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EG53 JYU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 JYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,685 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,702 miles

headlights fading

Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emission's not tested thru exhaust (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

N/s rear outer door handle incomplete but working

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,886 miles

engine manegment light on

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,826 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine manegment light on

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,910 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,491 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EG53 JYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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