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EK04 LMM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

193,605 mi
Last recorded193,605 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 LMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 193,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 193,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slightly insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 182,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front screen damaged along bottom not affecting the view of the road

Fail 1 Mar 2022 182,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic headlamp lens tarnished affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic lens tarnished affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front screen damaged along bottom not affecting the view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2021 172,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic headlamp lenses tarnished slightly affecting the light output

Pass 23 Oct 2019 167,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 167,559 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 160,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 160,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,619 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 150,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 135,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine undershield insecure

advise o/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

advise oil leak

advise rear heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2015 128,867 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade split

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and ns headlight bracket broken but still securing light

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,671 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,834 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LMM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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