CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN53 ZSG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 125,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 117,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 9 Jan 2015 107,940 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,809 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,355 miles

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

advise nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 81,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,450 miles

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

screen wash cap missing

Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,388 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

screen wash cap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,283 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

front and rear registration plates slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,283 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

front and rear registration plates slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,874 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminated.o/s/f tyre below1.6mm inner edge.n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm both edges.(stepped tyres)n/s/r tyre marked on sidewall.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,373 miles

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

Offside 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)

rear number plate discolouring.front wipers smearing.o/s/r seat belt slow recoil.o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.n/s/r tyre marked on side wall.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,373 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

rear number plate discolouring.front wipers smearing.o/s/r seat belt slow recoil.o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.n/s/r tyre marked on side wall.

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN53 ZSG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN53 ZSG, 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

How do I check the history of EN53 ZSG?

You can check the full history of EN53 ZSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN53 ZSG registered?

EN53 ZSG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is EN53 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 ZSG shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN53 ZSG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN53 ZSG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.