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AO04 AOT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges.

osr nsr bump stops split.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 128,606 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective lock device missing open by a screw driver. (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges.

osr nsr bump stops split.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,389 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 118,365 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,651 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 195/65R15V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,651 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front bald inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 195/65R15V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,799 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 92,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,902 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on edges 195-65-15V

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,250 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a punture close to side wall [not repairable]

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 AOT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 AOT, 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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AO04 AOT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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