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EG53 OXL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,571 mi
Last recorded187,571 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 187,571 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 178,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 175,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 167,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 157,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,681 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 OXL 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 91.7%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

EG53 OXL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is EG53 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 OXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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