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EP04 GAX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,522 mi
Last recorded107,522 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 107,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 107,533 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 91,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 91,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached top mounting broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 84,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 84,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,625 miles

advise osf brake disc.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise osf brake disc.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges , advice for front wheel alignment to be checked !

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,755 miles

Offside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EP04 GAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EP04 GAX, 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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EP04 GAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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