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EK04 BYG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear abs wire loose

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 158,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear abs wire loose

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and corroded particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded, possible fractured coil on offside rear, at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at base of screen, outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end is not locked in position (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear suspension trailing arm bush separated, horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and corroded particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded, possible fractured coil on offside rear, at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken but does not effect the overall security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 148,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken but does not effect the overall security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,804 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 115,529 miles

Possible bearing noise starting from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,147 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,155 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 BYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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