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EG04 FJX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 156,546 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 150,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 150,131 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp images poor

front number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 9 Sep 2016 143,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,755 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,755 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 127,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 127,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chid seat fitted at n/s/r outer

Pass 9 Jul 2013 117,819 miles

Headlights starting to deterate

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 117,813 miles

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

Headlights starting to deterate

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,902 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine under cover fitted

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 6 Jul 2012 106,902 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine under cover fitted

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,079 miles

Chipps in screen

Front pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside frront tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,079 miles

Chipps in screen

Front pads getting low

Nearside frront tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,756 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads wearing low.

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 FJX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJX, 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 EG04 FJX registered?

EG04 FJX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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