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EK04 MFV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 MFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 158,359 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 143,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,880 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,831 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,977 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cylinder 4 injector leaking through seal

exhaust flexi joint leaking

offside and nearside front tyre valves starting to perish

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside c/v gaiters leaking grease through securing clips

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,764 miles

adv ise require new front brake pads asap.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,446 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,424 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 MFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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