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EG53 MPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

186,756 mi
Last recorded186,756 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 MPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 186,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flexible pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 186,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 186,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder / 2.3mm / strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder / strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing light not working

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 179,448 miles

Fuel tank heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Vehicle presented with no oil on dipstick ,oil topped up above minimum

Fail 9 Feb 2021 179,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Vehicle presented with no oil on dipstick ,oil topped up above minimum

Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge 205/55/16/91V Nexus (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jan 2020 171,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge 205/55/16/91V Nexus (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

oil level low (topped up)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,863 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 158,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,911 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 134,591 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 134,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,586 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 125,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 114,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,807 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,462 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 85,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,100 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 MPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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