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EX04 XDA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 XDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,808 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test X2. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres perished between tread pattern. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test X2. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,395 miles

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

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

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2017 103,360 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

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

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

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 98,918 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 95,856 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,856 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,105 miles

front brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded

front brake pads are worn low

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 67,105 miles

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

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

front brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r tyre is worn low

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 54,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 41,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 28,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,273 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 XDA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

EX04 XDA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is EX04 XDA safe to buy?

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