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EK54 GPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,484 mi
Last recorded65,484 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 GPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,484 miles

Both front outer sills/ lower wing corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlights deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed base ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer sills/ lower wing corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlights deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 57,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front catalyst flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,782 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged but still visable

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,249 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,249 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,507 miles

Brake fluid requires replacing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,856 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,017 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,575 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 GPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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