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EP04 GJJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,679 miles

Boot button/handle not working but can use key fob to get into boot

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside rear bumper but no sharp edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery slightly insecure but no way of falling from holder

coolant level low

Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill previous repair spot welded patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under outer sill previous repair spot welded patch inadequately (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorted/weather damaged (0.1 (b))

Boot button/handle not working but can use key fob to get into boot

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside rear bumper but no sharp edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery slightly insecure but no way of falling from holder

coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,874 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,874 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,005 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,226 miles

Nearside Front fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

baby seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,226 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure bolts missing from hinge (6.2.B.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot/tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

baby seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,247 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,847 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,847 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Battery insecure

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

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,508 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,359 miles

advise front tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise windscreen has a crack in it but not in swept area.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

screen has damage but not in zone A

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,322 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 GJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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