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EJ54 DVO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 DVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 113,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,375 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,018 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,006 miles

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

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

both front tyre have heavy inner shoulder wear due to low pressures

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,288 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,778 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 DVO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

EJ54 DVO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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