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EK54 JXG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,905 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive

Fail 14 Aug 2020 102,897 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,309 miles

Offside Rear brake reading low.

Front headlamps beam patterns only just visible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear pipe to brake hose corroded under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body and suspension arms etc corroding.

Rear tyres have age cracks in tread.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps beam patterns only just visible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear pipe to brake hose corroded under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake reading low.

Rear body and suspension arms etc corroding.

Rear tyres have age cracks in tread.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,072 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,758 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lenses affecting beam patten just (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear suspension generaly bushes wearing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,743 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lenses affecting beam patten just (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear suspension generaly bushes wearing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,540 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 84,393 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,869 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

rear tail pipe bracket broken - system still adequately supported.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,869 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

rear tail pipe bracket broken - system still adequately supported.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,364 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front bumper cracked but does not have any sharp edges at time of test.

n/s front wheel trim missing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,364 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front bumper cracked but does not have any sharp edges at time of test.

n/s front wheel trim missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,725 miles

crack in front bumper.

n/s front wheel trim missing.

o/s front seatbelt starting to fray (not cut).

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,230 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,272 miles

all four tyres are getting close to legal limints will need replacing soon

Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,189 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 JXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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