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EJ54 ZPH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 131,655 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 129,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,550 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 122,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2016 118,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. n/s/f not tested due to bulb failure (1.8)

general corrosion unde rear and front subframe and chaisy

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,172 miles

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

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,259 miles

rear silencer corrosion visable

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,153 miles

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

front and rear wheel alignment req checking

Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front and rear wheel alignment req checking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,687 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ54 ZPH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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