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EF04 VZM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion starting to rear suspension components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion starting to rear suspension components

recommend 4 wheel alignment to stop premature front tyre wear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,579 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f ineer edges of tyres worn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,084 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,323 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,053 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 VZM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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