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EF04 LXT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,361 mi
Last recorded170,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 170,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 170,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 159,930 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

rear shock bump stops split

Fail 9 Jan 2015 159,930 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

rear shock bump stops split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,014 miles

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

oil level low

Fail 25 Jan 2014 146,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

exhaust heat shield loose

front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

oil level low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,018 miles

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

engine warning light on

passenger wing mirror loose

Fail 18 Jan 2013 132,018 miles

engine warning light on

passenger wing mirror loose

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 112,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 112,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2011 97,471 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres worn -rear sidewalls show signs of perishing

headlamp dipswitch action suspect

Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,471 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn -rear sidewalls show signs of perishing

headlamp dipswitch action suspect

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,052 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,528 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,685 miles

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

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 LXT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

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