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EX04 UGS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,940 mi
Last recorded134,940 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 UGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 134,940 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,044 miles

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre tread depths worn to between 2.5mm and 3mm in the centre of the tread area

Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre tread depths worn to between 2.5mm and 3mm in the centre of the tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under vehicle examination restricted due to engine shield fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise neraside front rack end has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise neraside front rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,132 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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EX04 UGS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX04 UGS, 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 EX04 UGS registered?

EX04 UGS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EX04 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 UGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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