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EJ54 ZHW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,410 mi
Last recorded209,410 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 209,410 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 13 May 2015 209,410 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake discs worn

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 17 May 2014 177,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 177,658 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 148,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 9 May 2012 119,904 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

outer skin of rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 92,098 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

slight air leak on third injector

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 12 May 2010 64,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,886 miles

Front 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 31 Oct 2007 33,380 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 ZHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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