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EX04 XBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,631 mi
Last recorded201,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 XBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 201,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 201,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 174,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 174,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 155,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 131,355 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,062 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,067 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,995 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,995 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,417 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 XBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

EX04 XBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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