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EK04 MVY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 182,005 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 178,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 178,517 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 146,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 146,458 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

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

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,175 miles

engine has noise needs checking asap

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

engine has noise needs checking asap

Pass 6 Apr 2012 74,083 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,175 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 MVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MVY, 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 MVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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