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EG53 NHJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and offside front tyres are slightly worn from the inner edges

Nearside front suspension are slightly noisy when steering wheel turned lock to lock

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlight unit has slight movement, not insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 103,980 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,653 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,653 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 91,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 74,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,600 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 NHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 NHJ registered?

EG53 NHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is EG53 NHJ safe to buy?

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