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EF54 DXD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,120 mi
Last recorded185,120 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 185,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 178,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 178,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 171,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2021 165,235 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 165,235 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 157,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 150,802 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 150,802 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,686 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,982 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,344 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 55,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,073 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,044 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 DXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

EF54 DXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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