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EX04 XFV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,033 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 99,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,859 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,859 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,699 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,698 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,390 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,390 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,280 miles

rear pads low

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 XFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

EX04 XFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is EX04 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 XFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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