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EK04 DPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,560 mi
Last recorded153,560 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 153,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

both outer sill corroding

parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 1 May 2019 153,511 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

both outer sill corroding

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 18 Apr 2018 144,326 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 144,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 May 2017 134,253 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,751 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 123,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,651 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,649 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear brakes binding and overheating, discs worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,498 miles

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,542 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,022 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,669 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,139 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK04 DPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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