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EA54 VVZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,184 mi
Last recorded117,184 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,805 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,805 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,760 miles

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 12 Oct 2011 56,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,645 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,836 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,914 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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EA54 VVZ 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

EA54 VVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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