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EK54 VDZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,735 mi
Last recorded212,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 212,735 miles

tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2022 208,874 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 205,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2019 202,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 10 Dec 2018 195,935 miles

offside front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 188,322 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 188,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,570 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

headlight lens deteriorated

offside rear link rod slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 162,670 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,986 miles

offside headlight lense deteriated

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,142 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,268 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges close to wear bars

offside front tyre bald on edges close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,535 miles

auxilary drive belt in poor condition

brake fluid low

offside rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2007 23,773 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,773 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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 VDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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