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EP04 GXV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,762 mi
Last recorded119,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,762 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 119,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine lamp n during test

Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine lamp n during test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,209 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,666 miles

nearside front tyre worn from edges

slight play in bothside rear anti rall bar linkages

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,147 miles

Oil leak

power steering belt perished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

power steering belt perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,465 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,932 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,827 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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
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EP04 GXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GXV, 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 EP04 GXV registered?

EP04 GXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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