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EK04 DFC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,979 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED AT BOTTOM BY OUTER SILL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 54,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD, HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND ON LIMIT. 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED AT BOTTOM BY OUTER SILL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 46,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broke away (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 44,335 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 44,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 41,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 40,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,093 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 37,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,554 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,178 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,607 miles

front offside tyre worn ( inner edge)

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn/small split in tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,762 miles

windscreen slight damage

Fail 10 Dec 2013 26,748 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)+small splits on tread

windscreen slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,694 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,768 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,351 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 DFC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

EK04 DFC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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