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EF54 EWP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,567 mi
Last recorded75,567 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,410 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,276 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,276 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing on the wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel has been worn by handbrake cable

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing on the wheel (1.1.15 (a))

engine undertray slightly loose

Pass 20 Oct 2018 31,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,564 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,277 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 1,885 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 EWP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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