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EJ04 VYS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,352 mi
Last recorded105,352 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 105,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 100,055 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front disc inner edges corroded

both rear disc inner face edges corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front exhaust hanger corroded away, but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre inner edges slightly stepping

Fail 20 May 2017 100,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front disc inner edges corroded

both rear disc inner face edges corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front exhaust hanger corroded away, but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre inner edges slightly stepping

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 94,125 miles

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

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded/pitted

coolant bottle below min

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 May 2016 94,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded/pitted

coolant bottle below min

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2015 87,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 87,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 14 May 2014 82,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 10 May 2014 82,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,884 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,284 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 VYS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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