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EK04 DLV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,759 mi
Last recorded187,759 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 187,759 miles

Light corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2018 187,076 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 187,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 162,417 miles

slight blow on front flexy pipe on exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2017 162,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow on front flexy pipe on exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 97,565 miles

brake pipes and ferrels corroded

oil leaks

perrishing to suspension bushes

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

surface corrosion to exhaust system

various marks to bodywork and alloys

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 97,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake pipes and ferrels corroded

oil leaks

perrishing to suspension bushes

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

surface corrosion to exhaust system

various marks to bodywork and alloys

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 90,779 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs inner faces corroded,pitted and worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 May 2012 84,217 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop deteatched.

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread depth and worn on edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop detatched.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Various suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 28 May 2012 84,217 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop deteatched.

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread depth and worn on edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop detatched.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Various suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,193 miles

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link pin

Fail 2 Jun 2011 75,193 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread stepped

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link pin

Pass 18 May 2010 64,584 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 14 May 2010 64,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 44,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 31,907 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK04 DLV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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