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EA04 VHR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,049 mi
Last recorded144,049 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,049 miles

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

Offside Front mirror back missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill slight corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel slight bind when rotated by hand

rear heat shield lose

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,313 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Injector combustion leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 129,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Injector combustion leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 122,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,480 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 117,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,247 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,320 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,646 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 VHR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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