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EK04 MVZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,441 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 112,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 110,389 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 109,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 107,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,851 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 105,841 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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 3 Apr 2013 97,685 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,574 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Front discs heavily worn

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle and related components corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,417 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r shock dust cover detatched

Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r shock dust cover detatched

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,296 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 MVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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