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EK04 DBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,307 mi
Last recorded161,307 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 161,307 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Front tyre start cracking inside

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

Rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Reverse light is not working

Fail 29 Mar 2017 161,305 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Front tyre start cracking inside

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

Rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Reverse light is not working

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,828 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre is deflated

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,892 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 151,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre is deflated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 136,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,749 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,275 miles

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

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

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 DBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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