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EJ54 DGF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,344 miles

centre exhaust corroding.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 138,289 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens poor (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,746 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

injectors leaking

rear shock absorbers covers loose

tyes close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.

front wiper blades getting poor.

offside rear tyre inner tread very low.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner tread low.

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 113,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner tread low.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 103,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,044 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NSR.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,981 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/worn inner edges 205/55/16W

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,985 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted n/s rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,528 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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EJ54 DGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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