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EF04 VYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,172 mi
Last recorded102,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,172 miles

Air filter insecure

Inner rear view mirror insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,172 miles

Air filter insecure

Inner rear view mirror insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Inner 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,960 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,960 miles

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

FRONT TRACKING IS OUT

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Odometer not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,558 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,860 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,999 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,861 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

EF04 VYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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