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EG53 MTX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 MTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,900 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,063 miles

heat shield insecure.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,384 miles

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

headlights just in pattern

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,661 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads are getting low

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 MTX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

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

Is EG53 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 MTX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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