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EA54 FMV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,254 mi
Last recorded153,254 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 135,961 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 135,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,661 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,819 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,943 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,943 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,939 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

extensive corrosion on rear suspension components

offside engine mount is perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,964 miles

both headlamps are tarnished (just MOT Legal)

nearside front inner cv joint gaitor is slightly seeping grease

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,964 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both headlamps are tarnished (just MOT Legal)

nearside front inner cv joint gaitor is slightly seeping grease

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,704 miles

205/55/16v

front discs very poor

o/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge

slight leakage fom n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,389 miles

front discs poor

subframe & suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,388 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs poor

205/55/16v

subframe & suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake disc showing corrossion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,488 miles

o/s/f brake disc showing corrossion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,489 miles

rear pads 80% worn

Fail 26 Aug 2008 32,430 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,701 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EA54 FMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA54 FMV, 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 EA54 FMV registered?

EA54 FMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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