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EA04 WBY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,108 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise wording steering assist failure on display but steering seems fine time of test

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

power steering rack damp

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise wording steering assist failure on display but steering seems fine time of test

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

power steering rack damp

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,025 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,025 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,736 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,979 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 WBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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