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ET04 VMW

2004 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford C-max77,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VMW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 122,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

headlights cloudy

injector seal leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,624 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

headlights cloudy

injector seal leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,682 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlights cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,158 miles

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

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

advise fuel leak around engine

battery loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise fuel leak around engine

battery loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,396 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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ET04 VMW is a 2004 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET04 VMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET04 VMW is a 2004 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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