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EJ04 ERU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,518 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 144,518 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 120,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,345 miles

Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,901 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,901 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,207 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread low at centre section

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 18,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,808 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ04 ERU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ERU, 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 EJ04 ERU registered?

EJ04 ERU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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