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EJ54 DJE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 DJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,545 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,545 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,001 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bush

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 61,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,771 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,904 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,542 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,538 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,538 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,663 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre has a split but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,790 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 23,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,138 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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EJ54 DJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ54 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

EJ54 DJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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