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EK04 DYU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,925 mi
Last recorded172,925 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 172,925 miles

front pads geting low

wishbone bushes deteriorated have play not considered excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2016 142,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 142,621 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 140,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 140,544 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear anti roll bar link lock nut not fully tight

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,221 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2014 110,221 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,256 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,018 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,241 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 DYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DYU, 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 DYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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