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EA04 LYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,866 mi
Last recorded65,866 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,453 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,425 miles

Boost pipe cracked/ blowing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both rear tyres outer walls worn

Fail 30 Mar 2010 33,425 miles

Boost pipe cracked/ blowing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,910 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
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EA04 LYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA04 LYJ, 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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EA04 LYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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