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EF04 WUM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,196 mi
Last recorded166,196 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 166,196 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 166,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 157,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to deteriation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to deteriation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 r 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 151,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

auxillary drive system noisey.

engine cover insecure and is chafing on servo pipe

minor exhaust leak at front flexi section.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 151,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

auxillary drive system noisey.

engine cover insecure and is chafing on servo pipe

minor exhaust leak at front flexi section.

nearside rear tyre very heavily worn on inner edge. 205/55x16

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,720 miles

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

engine covers and under trays

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

Fail 31 Jan 2019 141,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 130,825 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,398 miles

Front flexy exhaust pipe in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,369 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,584 miles

O/S/R Tyre inner edge low

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,900 miles

Key used to open tailgate as handle inop.

N/S/R wheel slightly buckled

O/S/R Tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge, integrity of tyre looks intact.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,684 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge is at 0mm

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,065 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 46,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,697 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 WUM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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