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EG04 EPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,183 mi
Last recorded119,183 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,183 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 111,186 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 111,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,211 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,211 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,702 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,421 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 83,361 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 83,358 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,531 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 72,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 72,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,408 miles

internal adjuster reset

tow hitch not fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 70,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,167 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 28,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,448 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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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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