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EF54 WLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,589 mi
Last recorded107,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 107,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 94,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,256 miles

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

front brake discs very rusty and corroded

oil filter leaking

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Jan 2018 84,256 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)

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

front brake discs very rusty and corroded

oil filter leaking

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,755 miles

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

both front brake discs rusting

power steering pump noisey

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs rusting

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,667 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 15,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 13,086 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 WLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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