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EJ54 ZCX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 63,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,536 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 60,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,448 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,170 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 51,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,606 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres walls and wall to tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

oil leak

reversing lamps not working

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,011 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

reversing lamp not working

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s front washers not working

reversing lamp not working

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,279 miles

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

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,413 miles

covers on underside obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,038 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 ZCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

EJ54 ZCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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