MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both head lamps require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
plastic cover under body not allowing inspection of all parts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
plastic cover under body not allowing inspection of all parts
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
internal adjuster reset
tow hitch not fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
internal adjuster reset
tow hitch not fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
anti freeze-46c
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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EG04 EPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 EG04 EPU, 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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EG04 EPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2004.
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