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EA04 MHX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 153,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link worn

Nearside Front Brake caliper damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Fail 5 Sep 2023 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Twisted & damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Twisted & damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link worn

Nearside Front Brake caliper damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,618 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Lose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,955 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Boot Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 113,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Boot Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 99,542 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 99,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers not tested

Pass 1 May 2018 92,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,303 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 4 May 2016 86,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 82,579 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 82,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,750 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2014 77,750 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,367 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,348 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 MHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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