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EG53 DFD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Weak Beam Pattern - Lens Cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Weak Beam Pattern - Lens Cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screenwash Added (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 151,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 143,372 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS CLOUDED

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 137,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 129,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps deteriorated

slight bind n/s/f

Fail 11 Feb 2014 120,331 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps deteriorated

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,534 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 82,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,110 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges of tread (cuts to side walls)recommend two tyres a/s/a/p

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,189 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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EG53 DFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG53 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG53 DFD registered?

EG53 DFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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