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EF54 NSJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 NSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,454 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 131,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 127,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,843 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlight pattern dim

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,389 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,664 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,106 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,397 miles

Front And Rear Discs Slightly Worn

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,971 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 38,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF54 NSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

EF54 NSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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