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FG54 EKN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,090 mi
Last recorded161,090 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,090 miles

Front screen has damage outside of swept area & is slightly marked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sils (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,636 miles

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 154,636 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,526 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 146,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 139,702 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear hanger detatched but system still supported

Fail 2 Oct 2014 139,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger detatched but system still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,762 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 131,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,075 miles

Advise Heat shields on exhaust insecure

Advise both front & Rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Advise both rear shock absorber bump stops & Dust covers deteriorated advise replace

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,075 miles

Advise Heat shields on exhaust insecure

Advise both front & Rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Advise both rear shock absorber bump stops & Dust covers deteriorated advise replace

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,119 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Fail 7 Oct 2011 113,119 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,604 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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FG54 EKN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 FG54 EKN, 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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FG54 EKN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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