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EF04 SVV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,004 mi
Last recorded145,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,004 miles

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

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

diesel injector is leaking gases [chuffing slightly]

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,335 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 142,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 135,998 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,800 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating but patterns ok

Fail 6 Nov 2017 130,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating but patterns ok

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,904 miles

both headlights,beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,830 miles

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

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

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

both headlights,beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,302 miles

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN BUSHES WORN BUT NOT DANGEROUSE

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,667 miles

both headlamp lenes slighty discoloured

Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,667 miles

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

both headlamp lenes slighty discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,534 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 75,479 miles

front discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,334 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF04 SVV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 SVV registered?

EF04 SVV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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