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EK04 BZX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,324 mi
Last recorded128,324 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 23 Oct 2019 128,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,430 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 92,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm In patches on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,333 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, change soon.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,872 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, mainly nearside, keep a check.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,874 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,874 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside coil spring fractured (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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,179 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,986 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,517 miles

all tyres 2mm on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2009 49,012 miles

all tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack n/s

undershield fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,657 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 BZX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

EK04 BZX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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