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EG53 NXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,646 mi
Last recorded208,646 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 NXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 208,646 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 208,644 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 184,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 152,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 5 May 2015 152,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

o/s headlight lense slightly misted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,750 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 123,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 112,388 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 98,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 30 May 2012 98,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

crankshaft pulley worn

slight leak exhaust front flexable joint

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,065 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

crankshaft pulley worn

slight leak exhaust front flexable joint

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,615 miles

front and rear tyres worn unevenly

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 NXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

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

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