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EK04 BWB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,801 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,851 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,735 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,729 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,122 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 59,131 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,219 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,026 miles

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

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

front brake disc(s) condition deteriorated on inner surfaces.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake disc(s) condition deteriorated on inner surfaces.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,962 miles

Adv: Both rear tyres wearing inner edges & starting to crack within tread area.

Adv: Wear evident rear brakes adv further checks wheels removed.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Adv: Rear tyres wearing inner edges & starting to crack tread area.

Adv: Wear evident rear brakes adv further checks wheels removed.

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

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

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 BWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BWB, 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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EK04 BWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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