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EJ04 EPD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 EPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,528 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 95,659 miles

both front brake discs cooroded

o/s/f headlamp misty

Fail 23 Nov 2019 95,659 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front brake discs cooroded

o/s/f headlamp misty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,542 miles

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,416 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and rusty

o/s/f headlamp misty

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,903 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre corroded

o/s/f headlamps misty

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,066 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,247 miles

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

battery cover missing

Pass 10 May 2013 58,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,775 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread blocks on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 54,775 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread blocks on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 45,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 40,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,718 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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EJ04 EPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ04 EPD, 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 EPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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