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EF04 VXR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,910 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,288 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,288 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,485 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,485 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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 11 Mar 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,007 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 VXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

EF04 VXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is EF04 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 VXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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