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EX04 XFT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,966 mi
Last recorded138,966 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 XFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 138,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 111,371 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,651 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 85,027 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,779 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting.

front pads starting to wear low (o/s).

inner edge wear on front tyres.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting.

front pads starting to wear low (o/s).

inner edge wear on front tyres.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,260 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....front tyres wearing low....dents n scratchs over bodywork....

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,643 miles

OSR outer sill area damaged

steering rack damp

stepped inner edge wear on the rear tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OSR outer sill area damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering rack damp

stepped inner edge wear on the rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,469 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 XFT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

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

Is EX04 XFT safe to buy?

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