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EA04 VSL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Steel structure showing. 205 55 16 v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,457 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,840 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,290 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,030 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 35,765 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 35,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,656 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 VSL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSL, 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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What year was EA04 VSL registered?

EA04 VSL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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