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EG53 NEO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,202 mi
Last recorded222,202 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 NEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 222,202 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 222,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 210,247 miles

minor oil leek

outer sills surface rust

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 200,164 miles

Nearside Front anit roll bar boot slight split

head lights slightly detreated

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 200,164 miles

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

Nearside Front anit roll bar boot slight split

head lights slightly detreated

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 189,418 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 189,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 177,625 miles

all four tyres near legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,576 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 164,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,729 miles

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

both headlamp has pooe beam image

nearside rear brakle disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 141,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear brakle disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 132,591 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,844 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,844 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,661 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,480 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 NEO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

EG53 NEO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is EG53 NEO safe to buy?

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