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EJ04 XDC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,727 mi
Last recorded184,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 184,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 184,726 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 177,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 167,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both near side and off side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 158,775 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 158,775 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 148,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 136,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 117,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,049 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 82,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,765 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 XDC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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