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EJ04 EFS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 EFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 130,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted & doesn't seal properly, flap also broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,683 miles

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

o/s mirror held on by tape

Fail 10 Dec 2020 122,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

n/s aim weak image

o/s mirror held on by tape

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs badly worn

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,549 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view has tape covering some of mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view has tape covering some of mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,547 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlight beam images poor

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,059 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs worn/corroded

front tyres low

rear brake pads on limit and discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 24,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 16,354 miles

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

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

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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EJ04 EFS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ04 EFS, 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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EJ04 EFS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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