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EK04 PYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,586 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,519 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 119,518 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both headlights slightly damaged fixings/loose

both rear brake hoses slightly chafed

drivers door mirror loose

front registration plate damaged

offside rear seatbelt doesnt retract all the way when belt unfastened

Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,701 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both headlights slightly damaged fixings/loose

both rear brake hoses slightly chafed

drivers door mirror loose

front registration plate damaged

offside rear seatbelt doesnt retract all the way when belt unfastened

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 101,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,028 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,344 miles

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

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 PYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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