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MT04 EXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

113,286 mi
Last recorded113,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,241 miles

Central Rear heat shield partly adrift.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entrance to backbox cracked slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 110,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear heat shield partly adrift.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entrance to backbox cracked slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated constant velocity gaiter holed grease weeping out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foremost and rearmost lower arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost lower arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foremost and rearmost lower arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost lower arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated constant velocity gaiter holed grease weeping out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foremost and rearmost lower arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost lower arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foremost and rearmost lower arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost lower arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 101,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer tread and wearing edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer tread and wearing edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension subframe, and suspension arms both sides have corrosion not excessive.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 101,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer tread and wearing edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer tread and wearing edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension subframe, and suspension arms both sides have corrosion not excessive.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,470 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,329 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,378 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,827 miles

front and rear wipers smear

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,818 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,684 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,408 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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MT04 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MT04 EXU, 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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MT04 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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