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EK04 BYN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 153,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 153,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked but not showin cords and worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 149,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill(marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked but not showin cords and worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 144,472 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 144,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,572 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 139,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,223 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper torn

reverse lamp inp further investigation required

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,501 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 105,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,307 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 99,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pad moving/rattling in caliper

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,261 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre slight bulge on inner wall,o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,506 miles

two front tyres worn to edge

Pass 18 May 2007 42,855 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 42,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK04 BYN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYN, 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 BYN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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