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HK04 EBC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 EBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner sdge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner sdge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,122 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 114,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emits excessive smoke under test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,367 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,871 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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HK04 EBC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HK04 EBC, 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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HK04 EBC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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