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EJ54 DHX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 128,677 miles

Brake cable damaged offside/nearside (1.1.15 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside/nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,296 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 126,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 92,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box, outer skin coming off!

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,198 miles

Engine oil dip-stick holder/tube loose!!

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,694 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,980 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,836 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ54 DHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ54 DHX, 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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What year was EJ54 DHX registered?

EJ54 DHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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