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EJ54 GHD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,791 mi
Last recorded161,791 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 GHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 161,791 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 161,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,424 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 153,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,333 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield not attached

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 134,333 miles

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

Covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield not attached

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,619 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,480 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,530 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 89,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 80,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,325 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,325 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ54 GHD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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