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EA54 HFM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,784 mi
Last recorded125,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,784 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,784 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,614 miles

corrosion to rear suspension and sills

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear suspension and sills

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test furry dice hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 104,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test furry dice hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' window screen scratched on o/s but not seriously affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' window screen scratched on o/s but not seriously affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,126 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,757 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,757 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

superficial cracking to nearside front tyre tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,395 miles

superficial cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

superficial cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,975 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 41,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EA54 HFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HFM, 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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EA54 HFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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