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EJ04 SFN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,288 mi
Last recorded154,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 SFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 154,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 142,936 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 122,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 122,423 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,758 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 25 May 2016 102,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,639 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,317 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 link arm bushes worn

Fail 5 Jun 2010 61,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 link arm bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2009 54,415 miles

rear pads very low

Fail 28 May 2009 54,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear pads very low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,522 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,783 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 SFN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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