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EA04 MUW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,275 mi
Last recorded176,275 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 176,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 176,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 150,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 135,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,904 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,903 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 117,405 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 108,220 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

advise both front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 94,498 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 87,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 80,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2014 80,719 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 71,276 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 71,276 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre treads very badly worn on the inner edges

front brake discs very badly worn

rear brake discs very badly worn and will need replacing

Pass 17 May 2012 64,769 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.OIL LEVEL LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?F STRUTS SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 17 May 2012 64,769 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.OIL LEVEL LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?F STRUTS SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 56,420 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)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,626 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,177 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 48,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,110 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 MUW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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