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EK04 LLD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 LLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,236 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2016 112,230 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All Brake Brake Disc's Excessively Corroded & Worn

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

Rear boot Lock Faulty

Pass 4 Apr 2015 105,548 miles

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2014 962,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone inner bushes deteriated - no movement visiable

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,261 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone inner bushes deteriated - no movement visiable

Pass 21 May 2013 92,603 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 92,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 83,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,780 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 LLD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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