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EJ54 LFA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,886 mi
Last recorded162,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 152,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,039 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,359 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,339 miles

Both front tyres on lgal limit inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front tyres on lgal limit inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,679 miles

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
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EJ54 LFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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