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MA04 ECF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,414 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front grill loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20 % left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% left (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,094 miles

Both front headlamp aims only just met the required standard.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Both front headlamp aims only just met the required standard.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE :- Bold on inner edge close to cord tyre also perished and cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,408 miles

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

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

both front headlamp beam images have only just met required standard

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front headlamp beam images have only just met required standard

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,188 miles

headlight lens faded

Pass 14 May 2014 79,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,004 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,003 miles

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

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

passenger side front fog light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2007 25,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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MA04 ECF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MA04 ECF, 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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MA04 ECF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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