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EJ54 DFD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 DFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,439 miles

Exhaust system showing sings of age and corrosion

Underbody of car heavily corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 9 Dec 2017 59,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust system showing sings of age and corrosion

Underbody of car heavily corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 57,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,836 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

both rear tyres stepped on inner shoulders

front brake disc's pitting slightly

rear brake disc's starting to pit slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2015 56,836 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake unions x2 over the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

both rear tyres stepped on inner shoulders

front brake disc's pitting slightly

rear brake disc's starting to pit slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre inner shoulder stepped

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Dec 2014 56,475 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre inner shoulder stepped

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 52,954 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,484 miles

heatshield above rear exhaust system is loose

n/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

o/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2011 51,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heatshield above rear exhaust system is loose

n/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

o/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,728 miles

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

front discs worn

heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,254 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front and rear discs and pads getting worn/low

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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EJ54 DFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ54 DFD, 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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EJ54 DFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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