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EG53 OBJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,452 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 55,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [pitted] (3.5.1i)

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

Offside parking brake has just met requirement and may need repair or adjustment

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,449 miles

battery insecure

srs light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,268 miles

all four tyres have had major repaires/partworns

Fail 26 Jul 2012 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyres have had major repaires/partworns

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,707 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 15,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 10,832 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 1,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,964 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 OBJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

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

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