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EJ53 PVN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,468 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front headlamp beam image/aim weak.

near side rear tyre shows side wall damage.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

rear registration plate shows deterioration.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front and near side rear tyres show damage at the outer side walls.

near side front headlamp beam image/aim weak.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear registration plate shows deterioration.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,974 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres show evidence of repairs,to outer sidewalls.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,022 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brakes 19% imbalance

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,022 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brakes 19% imbalance

Pass 28 May 2008 49,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,393 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 29,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ53 PVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ53 PVN, 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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EJ53 PVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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