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EK04 CBF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 CBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre becoming bold on inner edge

combustion fumes getting into cabin.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

air intake pipe split

poor beam image from both headlamps

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2017 107,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

air intake pipe split

poor beam image from both headlamps

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,531 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,520 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,446 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,399 miles

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

Off side rear door handle part missing

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,389 miles

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

Front discs worn and corroded inner

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

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

Off side rear door handle part missing

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,932 miles

front brake discs pitted around edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,914 miles

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

front brake discs pitted around edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,266 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,714 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 CBF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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