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EF04 VKH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,956 mi
Last recorded130,956 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both near and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both near and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both near and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both near and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 130,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody heatshield slightly loose.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,355 miles

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

noise from nsr wheel when spun

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,331 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2011 63,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,127 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

chip in front screen

Pass 25 May 2007 31,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 31,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VKH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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