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EK04 FZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,200 mi
Last recorded159,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 159,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 149,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,415 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 118,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,697 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not excessively blowing

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 9 May 2017 107,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,479 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 95,479 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 84,218 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 84,165 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 72,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 61,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,428 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 FZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

EK04 FZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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