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MH04 EKT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,959 mi
Last recorded115,959 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,959 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 115,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,901 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to inspect front pads

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,512 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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MH04 EKT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MH04 EKT, 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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MH04 EKT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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