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EF04 VSD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 138,425 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 138,422 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,426 miles

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

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,425 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,678 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 101,674 miles

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

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

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 24 Jul 2014 86,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,563 miles

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 May 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 45,357 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 39,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 39,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,816 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 VSD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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