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EG53 OGB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,365 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 104,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 104,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,752 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 100,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,566 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,938 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,287 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 59,287 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)

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 OGB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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