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AO04 URC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,519 mi
Last recorded125,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 URC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,519 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 125,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,828 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 109,827 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,052 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 737,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,988 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,911 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 URC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URC, 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 URC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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