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EF04 LRV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 115,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, slight deviation in tread,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s bodywork, damaged

recommend check steering track

under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn,,, recommend keep check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,tread starting to lose shape slightly, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

bodywork, damaged o/s

engine oil only just showing on dip stick,,, recommend attention ASAP

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s

under tray fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip, o/s

Fail 1 Oct 2019 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen, stone chip, o/s

under tray fitted, limiting view

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn,,, recommend keep check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,tread starting to lose shape slightly, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

bodywork, damaged o/s

engine oil only just showing on dip stick,,, recommend attention ASAP

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slight on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level very low on dip stick,, recommend attention asap

noticed slight road noise on road test,, possible tyre noise ?

o/s parking brake performance low,,, recommend check

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

reverse lights not working

under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,926 miles

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

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,637 miles

Advise handbrake travel

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

parking brake performance 17%, mot min pass mark 16% recommend check

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 62,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,548 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,485 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 LRV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF04 LRV, 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 LRV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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