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EK54 GXH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,215 mi
Last recorded125,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 GXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 122,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,310 miles

headlights dull

Fail 16 Feb 2022 115,310 miles

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

headlights dull

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,423 miles

Front x2 both headlamps dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front x2 both headlamps dull

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 104,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 101,955 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield partially loose

Fail 17 May 2018 101,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield partially loose

Pass 22 May 2017 99,533 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 99,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 96,176 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 91,850 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,785 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,851 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,701 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 55,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,580 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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EK54 GXH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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