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EK04 BUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 141,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,556 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 103,094 miles

light damage to offside front outer sill

Fail 30 May 2012 103,094 miles

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

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

light damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 30 May 2011 88,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 76,285 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 18 May 2009 63,797 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,797 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 15 May 2008 55,299 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 55,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,202 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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EK04 BUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EK04 BUF, 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 EK04 BUF registered?

EK04 BUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is EK04 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK04 BUF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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