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EF04 VGJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,588 mi
Last recorded75,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 75,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits @0 .17 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits @ 2.31 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits @ 541 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,298 miles

Offside Front Inner c.v. gaiter slight leak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,673 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,355 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,878 miles

headlamp lenses starting to Fade.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,070 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 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

EF04 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is EF04 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 VGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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