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EK54 PLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 128,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 110,044 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 99,086 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,794 miles

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,436 miles

engine & under covers fitted

front headlamps units outer lenses stained.

rear wiper blade worn

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension areas

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,255 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,648 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 PLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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