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EO04 TBX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 TBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits VERY HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted + LOWER SKIRT (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE-195/65/15-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,946 miles

front exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,043 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting corroded & weak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 43,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,646 miles

engine covers

exhaust corrroding

front +rear pads getting down

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

under trays +engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers

exhaust starting to corode

rear pads getting down

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted+under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 19,113 miles

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

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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EO04 TBX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO04 TBX, 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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What year was EO04 TBX registered?

EO04 TBX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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