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EJ54 XHW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,094 miles

unable to check rear belts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,611 miles

exhaust rear heat sheild loose

nearside front seat belt and nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seats being fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 100,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear heat sheild loose

nearside front seat belt and nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres low on very inner raised tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,452 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 XHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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