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EK04 MPZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 153,208 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Apr 2016 153,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,783 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 96,474 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 82,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 82,866 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 68,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 16 May 2007 24,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,351 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 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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