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EJ54 ZPL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,410 mi
Last recorded142,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,263 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 132,263 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,506 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Fail 30 Jul 2015 122,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,942 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,766 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,039 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,269 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZPL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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