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EJ54 TZL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,314 mi
Last recorded126,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,314 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished & have wear/movement (Not Excessive)

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroded & rear mount broken (System still secure)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 117,265 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 111,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,493 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing missing and side repeater damaged but still visable and correct colour

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055017 nsf falken heavily worn on edge but no cords visable (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror casing missing and side repeater damaged but still visable and correct colour

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,514 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,574 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,569 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 TZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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