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EF04 ECD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,971 mi
Last recorded171,971 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 171,971 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,922 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 162,922 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 134,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 119,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 107,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,778 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,425 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,425 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,243 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,499 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,741 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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EF04 ECD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF04 ECD, 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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EF04 ECD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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