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EJ04 VYT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 VYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 129,943 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No Lock On Fuel Cap

Offside Front Top Mount Bearing Rough

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

Oil Level At Min

Fail 26 Jul 2023 129,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No Lock On Fuel Cap

Offside Front Top Mount Bearing Rough

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

Oil Level At Min

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 112,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,464 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,538 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 99,694 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 94,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 91,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 87,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 82,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 78,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,388 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 74,388 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 69,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,698 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 VYT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

EJ04 VYT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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