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AO04 AEA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,685 mi
Last recorded198,685 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 198,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 198,683 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 195,809 miles

o/s/r tyre is close to limit

rear springs are corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 195,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre is close to limit

rear springs are corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 183,104 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 15 Feb 2016 183,103 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2015 160,296 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn and slightly corroded

nearside front head light lense slightly deteriated

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear outer pad close to minimum thickness

offside front tyre close to wear bars

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2015 160,256 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces worn and slightly corroded

nearside front head light lense slightly deteriated

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear outer pad close to minimum thickness

offside front tyre close to wear bars

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,951 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 6 Feb 2014 138,951 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 102,195 miles

Front brake disc's worn/pitted

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,501 miles

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)

front discs worn on inner faces

rear discs worn on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,532 miles

n/s /r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2008 60,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s /r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,478 miles

front pads worn low

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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AO04 AEA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 AEA, 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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What year was AO04 AEA registered?

AO04 AEA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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