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EA04 MHN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,653 mi
Last recorded164,653 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 164,653 miles

Engine covers insecure

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Heatsheald insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 164,653 miles

Engine covers insecure

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Heatsheald insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,261 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 145,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp poor (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,290 miles

Engine warning light on

Front & Rear registration plates slightly deteriorated but still readable

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 130,290 miles

Engine warning light on

Front & Rear registration plates slightly deteriorated but still readable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,437 miles

All 4 tyres low

n/s/r brake pads low

Fail 14 Apr 2017 116,239 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres low

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,059 miles

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 26 Mar 2014 88,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,027 miles

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)

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

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,008 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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 MHN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA04 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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