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EG04 GLZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,319 mi
Last recorded161,319 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2020 161,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 152,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 140,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,396 miles

Bonnet lock stiff to open

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,396 miles

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

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

Bonnet lock stiff to open

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,776 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,771 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,542 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side rear shock weak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,542 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side rear shock weak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,826 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,520 miles

clutch pedal pad missing

rear shocker dust covers missing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,520 miles

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

rear shocker dust covers missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 77,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

poss injector blow

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,540 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

poss injector blow

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,299 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,158 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 GLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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