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EP04 ULG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,177 mi
Last recorded141,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 ULG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2024 141,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlight starting to deteriorate

n/s/f and o/s/f wings heavily corroded. Not yet sharp edges and only just secure

Pass 20 Dec 2023 136,549 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 136,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion hole @ n/s/front wing, o/s temp repair (taped up)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General body and suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill panel very corroded

Slight damage to n/s indicator side repeater lens

Pass 1 Nov 2022 135,366 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to n/s/f,o/s/f wing and sill areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 135,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to n/s/f,o/s/f wing and sill areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,381 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R + N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust Mounts Snapped Off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F/I CV Boot Started To Perish @ Securing Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury N/S/F + O/S/F Wings @ Bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable To Check Wheel Bearing Due To Excessive Bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded N/S/R + N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust Mounts Snapped Off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F/I CV Boot Started To Perish @ Securing Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R Brake Pipe Bubbling Under Paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhuast Heat Shield Loose

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,981 miles

HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,682 miles

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

Front exhaust mount detached

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

Nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,700 miles

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp image poor

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,785 miles

both headlamp beams poor

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,494 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,510 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ULG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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