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EX54 GJE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 GJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 107,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 106,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 100,177 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 100,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2019 95,073 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))

Fail 14 May 2019 95,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 18 May 2018 90,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2017 84,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve loose

Fail 8 May 2017 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve loose

Pass 18 May 2016 78,503 miles

EPB fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 78,503 miles

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

EPB fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 64,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,579 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EX54 GJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EX54 GJE, 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 EX54 GJE registered?

EX54 GJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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