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EA04 VTX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,053 miles

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

x2 rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,076 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,108 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,031 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,581 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

trim insecure on centre rear seat belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

trim insecure on centre rear seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,052 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

cracks starting in offside rear tyre sidewall

damage to nearside rear

nearsaide front headlight lens slightly deteriorated but aim o.k

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,630 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

coolant low

damage to nearside rear door

engine oil low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,515 miles

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

passenger side rear door sayin open when closed

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,392 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

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 VTX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

EA04 VTX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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