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AR04 EWC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

190,238 mi
Last recorded190,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 190,238 miles

Both rear shck absorber dust covers are insecure

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper corner damage

o/s and n/s/r inner sill panels are slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 190,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shck absorber dust covers are insecure

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper corner damage

o/s and n/s/r inner sill panels are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 185,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 185,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 179,273 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE ON LOWER MOUNTING AND BULB COVER NOT FITTED

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 179,273 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE ON LOWER MOUNTING AND BULB COVER NOT FITTED

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 173,422 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT NOT SECURE ON LOWER MOUNTING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.7MM OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 3.4MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 168,897 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 168,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

BONNET LOCK STIFF

Front CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 167,549 miles

CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 167,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 160,981 miles

Nearside Front CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 160,981 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TRY POLISH 1ST (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2MM VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR TRY POLISH 1ST

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

TRACKING

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 154,476 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST TRACKING

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 154,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TRY BULB AND POLISH 1ST (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside HEADLAMP BEAM PATTEN POOR TRY POLISH 1ST

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Offside Front SIDE LAMP DIM

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST TRACKING

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,568 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Fail 17 Jan 2017 144,518 miles

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,754 miles

CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

EXHAUST RATTLE

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

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

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

Rear SHOCKER COVERS NOT SECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 134,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAY POLISH (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/91wDUNLOP (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CHIN SPOILER NOT SECURE

EXHAUST RATTLE

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

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

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

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

Rear SHOCKER COVERS NOT SECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,507 miles

Both rear shocker covers not secure

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

Offside rear tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight beam patten poor

Fail 24 Feb 2015 125,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear shocker covers not secure

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

Offside rear tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,541 miles

4 wheel tracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,541 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

4 wheel tracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre 2.2mm....Offside rear tyre 2.9mm low on edge and sidewall splitting...Nearside rear tyre 2.9mm low odge ///suggest replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,005 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres showing first sign s of perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,998 miles

Offside Rear 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)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres showing first sign s of perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,714 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,827 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,098 miles

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

engine seems noisey under load

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight scuff to o/s/f alloy wheel rim

surface cracks in drive belt

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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AR04 EWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AR04 EWC, 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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AR04 EWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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