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EJ04 LXW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,514 mi
Last recorded50,514 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,053 miles

both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor headlamp dipped beam images

Fail 9 Dec 2024 46,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor headlamp dipped beam images

Pass 8 Dec 2023 41,713 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,611 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,241 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,933 miles

Front tyres cracked & worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Rear tyres cracked

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,563 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

front tyres cracked & worn on edges

rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,106 miles

front tyres cracked & worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2015 12,106 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked & worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,565 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 11,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracked

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,015 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,437 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,634 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,005 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 LXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

EJ04 LXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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