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EK54 UGZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,032 mi
Last recorded88,032 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,032 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,476 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 84,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,711 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 82,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,673 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,866 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,986 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,837 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 70,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,794 miles

front discs corroded inner faces but ok in rollers and pads good

o/s/f headlight misted but still a beam pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,594 miles

front discs corroded and getting thin ok in rollers

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,590 miles

both side bottom arm rear bushes splitting no play in wheels

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,590 miles

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

both side bottom arm rear bushes splitting no play in wheels

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,310 miles

n/s/f brake discs corroded inner face ok in rollers

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake discs corroded inner face ok in rollers

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,083 miles

both front tyres getting low and wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,418 miles

dent in off/side rear sill

near/side front brake disc corroded on inner face

oil leaks on engine?

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

dent in off/side rear sill

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,987 miles

dent in off/side rear sill

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 UGZ registered?

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

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