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EK04 DHJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,183 mi
Last recorded133,183 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,183 miles

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing/swept area (likely to expand adv rplc)

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle on some components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 133,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing both sides at front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing/swept area (likely to expand adv rplc)

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle on some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,982 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low

headlamp images poor

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Fail 15 Feb 2014 82,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads appear low

headlamp images poor

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 74,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,370 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 43,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,593 miles

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

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 DHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

EK04 DHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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