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EG53 FGC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 FGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,481 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,451 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside front tyre has a perished and cracking inner wall

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,451 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside front tyre has a perished and cracking inner wall

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,601 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,601 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,631 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern weak

Nearside Front headlight weathered

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,916 miles

nearside headlamp lens detriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,433 miles

nearside headlight deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,288 miles

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,191 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,553 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,950 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,249 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 FGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 FGC registered?

EG53 FGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is EG53 FGC safe to buy?

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