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AK04 HHE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,294 mi
Last recorded142,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 142,294 miles

Offside Rear end of coil spring broken off approx 1"

elelectric handbrake noisey in operation

Fail 7 Jun 2018 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear end of coil spring broken off approx 1"

elelectric handbrake noisey in operation

Pass 7 Jun 2017 132,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

parking brake efficency only 17% minimum is 16% advise brake check

Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn very low and in poor condition

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

suspect requires tracking adjustment

suspect water pump leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,951 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,942 miles

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,737 miles

1) N/S/R inner brake pads close to wear limit.

2) O/S/F Tyre worn on i nner edge.

3) N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

3) O/S/R Tyre close to LEGAL LIMIT Worn on inner edge.

5) N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,698 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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AK04 HHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK04 HHE, 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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AK04 HHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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