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EK54 SYO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,872 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 150,173 miles

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

Head lamps will soon require attention

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,176 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 140,149 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,459 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 129,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smear

injector leaking in cylinder head

Fail 18 Aug 2016 129,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smear

injector leaking in cylinder head

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing (2.7.2a)

injectors chuffing

nsr accident damage

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,325 miles

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

front discs worn inner face

rear anti rollbar links worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,653 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,135 miles

diesel injector leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,692 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion evident

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 SYO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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