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EA54 FRX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 152,649 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW 2MM (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 152,611 miles

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

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

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

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW 2MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,551 miles

advise engine noise

advise rear chassy arms corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 113,433 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise engine noise

advise rear chassy arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,774 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,715 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level low.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,450 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EA54 FRX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

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