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EJ54 XLN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,991 mi
Last recorded127,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps starting to glaze

Pass 17 May 2018 119,577 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 119,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,684 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2016 100,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,328 miles

surface rust on n/s/r arch and lower rear sill

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,301 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,422 miles

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 22 Nov 2007 24,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,889 miles

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

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 XLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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