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EA04 VHC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,443 mi
Last recorded108,443 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,443 miles

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

Rear Washer / Wiper System inop

Fail 20 Nov 2020 108,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Washer / Wiper System inop

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 105,598 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,609 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 101,605 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heatsheild loose and resting on exhasut

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,083 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear lower spring saddle's rusty

front crossmember rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear boot handle inop

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,083 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear lower spring saddle's rusty

front crossmember rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear boot handle inop

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,877 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth approaching 3mm

rear boot handle inop

Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,877 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre tread depth approaching 3mm

rear boot handle inop

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,679 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi section slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

front exhaust flexi section slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,218 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,351 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,396 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EA04 VHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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