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EA54 XOJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 94,926 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,883 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat bet locked (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 92,406 miles

rear seatbelts not tested car loaded 2/underbody surface corrsion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour dip beam bulb wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,821 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,968 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,724 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,224 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,879 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,273 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 30,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,118 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,287 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 XOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

EA54 XOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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