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EK54 GJV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,491 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed at bottom

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed at bottom

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,949 miles

Bonnet release not opening bonnet

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,634 miles

Front front brake discs very corroded on inner edges

Nearside Rear nsr shock absorber leaking fluid slightly

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear osr tyre worn on inner edge

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

bonnet will not open so cant test under bonnet items

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,246 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Unable to open bonnet to check relevant components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,636 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,840 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,816 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,816 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,209 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyre side walls cracking

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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EK54 GJV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK54 GJV, 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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EK54 GJV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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