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GM04 EKP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,808 mi
Last recorded163,808 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 EKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 163,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Various suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,171 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Front inner brake pads look low

Fuel cap sticking intermittently when releasing.

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front outer sill corroded

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Jul 2018 158,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Both rear coil springs corroding

Front inner brake pads look low

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 149,758 miles

Both rear shock abs poor operation

Emissions Close to limit

Injector chuffing

Nearside front Tyre getting low inner edge

Offside front shock abs leaking

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2017 149,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH Rear 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear shock abs poor operation

Emissions Close to limit

Injector chuffing

Nearside front Tyre getting low inner edge

Offside front shock abs leaking

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 141,679 miles

Headlight aim patterns poor

Fail 15 Jul 2016 141,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlight aim patterns poor

Pass 24 Jul 2015 132,647 miles

Both front headlight aim patterns very poor

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Offside front coil spring weakened

Fail 24 Jul 2015 132,647 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front headlight aim patterns very poor

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Offside front coil spring weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,853 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Both headlight aim patterns poor

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside front coil spring corroding

Signs of front exhaust flexi section leaking

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2014 124,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Both headlight aim patterns poor

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside front coil spring corroding

Signs of front exhaust flexi section leaking

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,455 miles

Both front headlight aim patterns poor

Both front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Emissions high

Offside front coil spring corroding

Signs of exhaust flexi section leaking

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2013 118,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both front headlight aim patterns poor

Both front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Offside front coil spring corroding

Signs of exhaust flexi section leaking

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,097 miles

Front coil springs corroding

Headlight aim patterns poor

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 11,097 miles

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

Front coil springs corroding

Headlight aim patterns poor

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,015 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Signs of exhaust leak, from pipe between front and centre exhaust

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,859 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven inner edge

O/S/R tyre low and possibly starting to de-form

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,017 miles

N/S/R tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Both front road springs corroding

No rear seats fitted at time of test, so rear seat belts not tested

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,165 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GM04 EKP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM04 EKP, 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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GM04 EKP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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