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EJ04 ZVB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,116 mi
Last recorded151,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 151,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 151,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,045 miles

Brake performance not tested no rear brakes (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 136,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 136,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,098 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 126,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 126,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 111,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,735 miles

Oil leak

engine over filled with oil

Fail 5 Jan 2010 101,735 miles

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

Oil leak

engine over filled with oil

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre is worn to legal limit 205/55-16w

rear number plate is separating

Pass 5 Jan 2008 81,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 81,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,817 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 ZVB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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