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EJ54 TYH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,371 mi
Last recorded78,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,572 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,428 miles

discs corroded on inside

o/s/rear caliper slight bind

slight blue smoke

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,559 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust corroded and weak

o/s/headlight pattern weak

only just passed emisions test

Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust corroded and weak

o/s/headlight pattern weak

only just passed emisions test

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,427 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,268 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,157 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wear on rear brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,565 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,433 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,967 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,839 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 TYH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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