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EK04 NSU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,978 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 137,978 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 124,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,327 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Slight wear in offside front lower wish bone rear bush.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 123,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Unable to open. Items not checked under bonnet. (8.4.2)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Slight wear in offside front lower wish bone rear bush.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,512 miles

1. Slight exhaust blow at front.

2. Both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,352 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,476 miles

tyres close to limit

Pass 5 May 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 84,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 73,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,561 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 NSU 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 90.5%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

EK04 NSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is EK04 NSU safe to buy?

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