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MW04 EMJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,761 mi
Last recorded151,761 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,761 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2021 151,761 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front lower arm bush bonding deteriorated

both rear radius arm bush bonding deteriorated

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2018 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front lower arm bush bonding deteriorated

both rear radius arm bush bonding deteriorated

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 136,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 136,093 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 110,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 110,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 97,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 97,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 85,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 31 May 2011 85,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 May 2010 67,110 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 May 2009 48,463 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.border line pass.205/55v16

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,195 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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MW04 EMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW04 EMJ, 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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MW04 EMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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