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EJ54 LKZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 49 Of 2016, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 07 Of 2016, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 24 Of 2015, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 24 Of 2015, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,195 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight blow from injectors

Fail 9 Sep 2020 106,195 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

slight blow from injectors

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,608 miles

front brake discs scorred

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded ( coated )

slight leak of grease from n/s inner CV gaiter

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,312 miles

head lamp operation poor

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,763 miles

front brake discs scored

head lamps discoloured

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,621 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,967 miles

both head lamps discoloured .

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,264 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm on edges .

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,002 miles

wipers poor, suspect rear pads are low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,677 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,907 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,907 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,055 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 LKZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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