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EK54 SZO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 SZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016
Fail 20 Sep 2016

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seat belt

Fail 3 Oct 2014 92,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2012 49,903 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 49,903 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,564 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads getting low will require replacement approx 3000 miles

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,564 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads getting low will require replacement approx 3000 miles

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,058 miles

corrossion on inner face of brake disc just mot legal

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,588 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 SZO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZO, 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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What year was EK54 SZO registered?

EK54 SZO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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