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EJ54 GAU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,968 mi
Last recorded139,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 139,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre worn on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield slightly in secure

centre silencer corroded

nearside front brake discs outer face corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre worn on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield slightly in secure

centre silencer corroded

nearside front brake discs outer face corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,175 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bike rack partially covering part of digit.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bike rack partially covering part of digit.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,034 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 110,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,265 miles

Bicycle carrier fitted to rear at time of test.

Rear tyres lightly perished on edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,318 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bloomy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bloomy (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,097 miles

headlamps deteriorated.

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,097 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamps deteriorated.

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,760 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,986 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 59,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,184 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 GAU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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