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EP04 GWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,318 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper damaged and edge protruding (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

tape on indicator and wiper stalks?

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shied loose

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front door mirror damaged and insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops split

heat shield over exhaust insecure

nearside door mirror body broken

nearside reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops split

heat shield over exhaust insecure

nearside door mirror body broken

nearside reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,568 miles

Advise headlamp lens both sides scratched.........advise renew

Advise n/s door mirror loose

Advise rear brakes inspect and adjust

Advise track check......uneven tyre wear to front

Engine oil level on minimum....as presented....now topped up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine cover loose

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

Number plates replace.....starting to delaminate

Rear shock absorber covers loose / detached from casing

Refit o/s rear bumper panel / corner....protuding slightly

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

Wear to front brake discs

exhaust front pipe / flexi joint renew

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,568 miles

Advise headlamp lens both sides scratched.........advise renew

Advise n/s door mirror loose

Advise rear brakes inspect and adjust

Advise track check......uneven tyre wear to front

Engine oil level on minimum....as presented....now topped up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine cover loose

Number plates replace.....starting to delaminate

Rear shock absorber covers loose / detached from casing

Refit o/s rear bumper panel / corner....protuding slightly

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

Wear to front brake discs

exhaust front pipe / flexi joint renew

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,553 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread at 3mm

offside rear shocker bump stop split

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

tyre size 205 55 16 91 V

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread at 3mm

offside rear shocker bump stop split

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

tyre size 205 55 16 91 V

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,611 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,961 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 GWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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