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EK04 CXV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,424 mi
Last recorded126,424 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 CXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,424 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

unable to test under bonnet items due to bonnet not opening

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,974 miles

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

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

light corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,870 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 CXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

Is EK04 CXV safe to buy?

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