MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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MIL on
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Slight binding from both rear brakes
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
Nearside front tyre worn on edge
Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Is EF54 CEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF54 CEA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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