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EG53 OPW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 112,178 miles

both headlamps discoloured

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,238 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 56,061 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,106 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,066 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 32,066 miles

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

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

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 OPW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

EG53 OPW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is EG53 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 OPW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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