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EG53 DHZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,498 mi
Last recorded163,498 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 163,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,386 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 152,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,752 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 136,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,608 miles

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

nearside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,608 miles

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

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,912 miles

OSR wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2013 116,699 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,284 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,328 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,698 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorat

Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorat

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,576 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid low

engine cover and under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

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 DHZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

EG53 DHZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is EG53 DHZ safe to buy?

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