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EJ04 VZM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 VZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,619 miles

both head lamps deteriorating, vauge beam pattern

injectors 2+3 blowing back, black crystalization

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,270 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured, not repairable. (205/55R16V)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,270 miles

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

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

all wipers smearing. (flat blades)

n/s/r tyre punctured, not repairable. (205/55R16V)

rear brake pads getting low, approx 2-3000 miles.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,772 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 63,772 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ04 VZM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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