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EF54 DPZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,308 mi
Last recorded173,308 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 173,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 173,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 166,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out Reccomend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out Reccomend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 153,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 125,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 112,158 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,745 miles

Both front lower console bush's worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,145 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPZ, 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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EF54 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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