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EF04 LVA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,503 mi
Last recorded179,503 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 179,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 179,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 159,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 159,390 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,601 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NOTED NEW BRAKE PARTS FITTED

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,601 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,004 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 wheel bearing noise

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 wheel bearing noise

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 109,270 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 109,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 7 May 2012 102,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder 205/55/16W

Pass 8 May 2011 99,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 8 May 2010 94,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 66,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LVA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LVA, 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 EF04 LVA registered?

EF04 LVA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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