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EK04 NDG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,658 mi
Last recorded121,658 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 NDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,459 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 95,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,325 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat

exhaust rusty

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,089 miles

both wishbone bushes worn various metal brake pipes corroded o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wishbone bushes worn various metal brake pipes corroded o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,853 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,414 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,097 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 18,141 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK04 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 NDG registered?

EK04 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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