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EF54 OCE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 146,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 146,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 138,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 132,883 miles

Front tyres just starting to show signs of wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,244 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded lower section

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,194 miles

EML on

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant level low

EML on

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S number plate light dim

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,049 miles

EML Light on

Engine covers and undertrays

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,522 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,522 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,469 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,866 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

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 OCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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