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AE04 AUD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 AUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,410 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 61,544 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 61,456 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,293 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,862 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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AE04 AUD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE04 AUD, 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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AE04 AUD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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