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EY54 YJL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 YJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,741 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer both n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seat belt mounting areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 112,741 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Outer both n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seat belt mounting areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,744 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,085 miles

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

Rear rear brake pads worn... suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear brake pads worn... suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,911 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,122 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,114 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,640 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,892 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,165 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s headlamp glass frosted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,436 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp lens faded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s and o/s headlamp lens faded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,842 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,842 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,946 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,209 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,886 miles

Rear number plate seperating

Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,129 miles

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

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

Rear no. plate separating

Washer aim poor

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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EY54 YJL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EY54 YJL, 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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EY54 YJL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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