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EF04 SVL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,855 mi
Last recorded137,855 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet release mechanism could be improved

corrosion on rear suspension components

parking brake performance could be improved

Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release mechanism could be improved

corrosion on rear suspension components

parking brake performance could be improved

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,373 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside front grinding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm worn inner edge has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine breather pipe split

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner pad very low over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note engine oil level very low

advisory suspension components corrosion rear

Fail 16 Jun 2018 96,797 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner pad very low over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note engine oil level very low

advisory suspension components corrosion rear

Pass 4 May 2017 78,668 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 May 2017 78,662 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,182 miles

offside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,482 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,883 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2010 37,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 25,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2008 25,589 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,600 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 SVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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