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EK04 FXP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,929 mi
Last recorded182,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 FXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 182,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure has come away from the mounting (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 167,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 155,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock/strut not fully fitted in hub assembly but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

diesel emissions reading 0.00, no reading

Fail 29 Dec 2020 155,633 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure x3 rear seats not secure/ do not stay locked in to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock/strut not fully fitted in hub assembly but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

diesel emissions reading 0.00, no reading

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,626 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 142,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 132,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,814 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,234 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre approx 4mm left on tread

offside rear tyre approx 4mm left on tread

Pass 11 May 2011 61,962 miles

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 25 May 2010 53,364 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre punctured

Rear lower link arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 FXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

EK04 FXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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