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EP04 FEM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 FEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake travel

Fail 20 Sep 2023 99,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,618 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,188 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,061 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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EP04 FEM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EP04 FEM, 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 EP04 FEM registered?

EP04 FEM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EP04 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 FEM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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