MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake inadequately mounted electric handbrake motor securing bracket very rusty (1.1.21 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses faded incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
car very rusty and rear suspension arms been welded,not best practice
Corrosion developing on both outer sills and o/s/f lower wing area.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaks.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle and rear suspension corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion developing on both outer sills and o/s/f lower wing area.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaks.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle and rear suspension corroded.
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately both (2.4.A.2)
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
surface corrosion front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
lot of diesel underneath engine bay although not leaking at time of test
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs slightly pitted /corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front discs slightly pitted /corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EG53 DMF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 DMF, 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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EG53 DMF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.
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