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EG53 NBB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 NBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/r sill corroding

rear pads look low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,122 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 119,122 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,221 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,997 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,430 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,430 miles

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

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,535 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,384 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EG53 NBB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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