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EF04 VGP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 146,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,634 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer body sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer body sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 144,202 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 144,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 143,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 142,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 139,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 130,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 124,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 104,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 80,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,862 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 VGP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

EF04 VGP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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