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EJ04 VKE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 VKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 111,779 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,390 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 97,390 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 91,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 86,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 81,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 76,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,525 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 65,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,103 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,766 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE,JUST LEGAL

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,981 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 28 May 2008 34,965 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 30 May 2007 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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 VKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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