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EP04 VBA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,482 mi
Last recorded219,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 VBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 219,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 219,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 198,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 176,770 miles

no rear seats fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 176,701 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear seat belts not checked as seats missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 153,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,320 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,537 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 82,537 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,537 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 VBA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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