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EG53 LDE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,756 mi
Last recorded161,756 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 161,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 161,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 151,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,195 miles

n/s front tyre perished and cracked and worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 111,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,014 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 100,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,799 miles

exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure

o/s rear tyre tread low

rear wiper worn/juddering

slight fluid leak from engine area

slight weeping of fluid from steering rack area

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,619 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,999 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

Rear numberplate water damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,684 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 LDE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

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

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