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EG04 EXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 134,173 miles

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

Slight corrosion to rear vehicle underside/ component(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,173 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

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

Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, not affecting beam

Slight corrosion to rear vehicle underside/ component(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,568 miles

Corrosion to front lower wind panels, not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

Slight corrosion to rear underside/ components

Fail 10 Jan 2025 131,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to front lower wind panels, not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

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

Slight corrosion to rear underside/ components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,137 miles

Corrosion to front lower wing panel(s) not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Slight corrosion to rear underside/components

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,202 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,202 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 121,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,507 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 30,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 19,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 19,372 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 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EG04 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 EXU registered?

EG04 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is EG04 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 EXU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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