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EK04 NDL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil light flickering , and none showing on dipstick

Fail 2 Feb 2022 75,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil light flickering , and none showing on dipstick

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,833 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 69,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,969 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 64,969 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,166 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,879 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 45,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,755 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,890 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,727 miles

rear bumper has damage on o/s

Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant low

front headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s sun visor needs securing

o/s windscreen wiper is touching the pillar when operated. slight adjustment required

rear bumper has damage on o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,753 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,753 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 22,855 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 NDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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