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EK54 ESV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 ESV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 117,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,733 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 111,988 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 109,970 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 109,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,159 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,793 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just on limit

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,366 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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EK54 ESV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK54 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 ESV registered?

EK54 ESV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is EK54 ESV safe to buy?

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