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EG53 MLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 127,302 miles

EPB warning lamp on but system has been removed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,026 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MIL light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Park brake effort low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Warning lights for EPB on, system has been replaced with conventional handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,654 miles

EBS warning on dash standard hand brake fitted

Exhaust mounting defective at rear sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake on 16%

Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,413 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EBS warning on dash standard hand brake fitted

Exhaust mounting defective at rear sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake on 16%

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,234 miles

Fault message showing for deleted EPB system

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,378 miles

Fault message/light for EPB system no longer fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,798 miles

EPB light on car not fitted with system

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EPB light on car not fitted with system

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,719 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,676 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished, cracked and worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,673 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished, cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,030 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,703 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,344 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

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 MLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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