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EK04 MKG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,831 mi
Last recorded126,831 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 MKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,860 miles

Coolant below minimum

Exhaust bracket defective

Fail 23 Sep 2020 107,860 miles

Coolant below minimum

Exhaust bracket defective

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum

oil on minimum

Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps need polishing ,no pattern visible . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,787 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,189 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,641 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,639 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 61,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres worn on inside

advise engine light on

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,324 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,019 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,730 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,566 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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

EK04 MKG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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