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EF04 WLC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 WLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,541 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,679 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 139,018 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,920 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Move in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,499 miles

Slight movement in both front lower rear wishbone bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,391 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,363 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,405 miles

Heavy wear on front discs and creeping rust on inside surface

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 9 Mar 2010 57,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,700 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,954 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,954 miles

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

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 WLC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

EF04 WLC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 WLC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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