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EF54 CEA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,946 miles

MIL on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Slight binding from both rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MIL on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Slight binding from both rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,651 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,542 miles

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

MIL on

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 102,440 miles

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

Damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall but cords not exposed

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

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

MIL on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,570 miles

Brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Some front disc distortion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,997 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,473 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,822 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 23,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,274 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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EF54 CEA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EF54 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 CEA registered?

EF54 CEA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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