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EJ54 ORN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,616 mi
Last recorded186,616 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ORN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 186,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wear/movement in driver's seat linkage

Fail 4 Dec 2018 186,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wear/movement in driver's seat linkage

Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 159,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,814 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and side wall cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,652 miles

Offside Front tyre showing surface tears/deterioration around inner wall.

both headlights slightly deteriorated.advise attention.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 138,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing surface tears/deterioration around inner wall.

both headlights slightly deteriorated.advise attention.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,636 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure.

offside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 126,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure.

offside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,159 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 ORN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

EJ54 ORN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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