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AP04 EBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,397 mi
Last recorded85,397 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,397 miles

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

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

front and rear sub-frames +parts of under body corroded/rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replace bulb [477] (4.1.2 (c))

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

front and rear sub-frames +parts of under body corroded/rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust high enough, possibly bulb fitted incorrectly ? (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,816 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,206 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,514 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,202 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge, advise front wheel alignment.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,028 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,856 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,758 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,756 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

cut on inside edge of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,138 miles

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

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

cut on inside edge of n/s/r tyre.

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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AP04 EBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP04 EBG, 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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AP04 EBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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