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AP04 FSX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,356 mi
Last recorded183,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 183,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 174,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 174,085 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 170,822 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 170,677 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 142,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 133,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 133,525 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 122,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 111,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,143 miles

Front brake balance requires attention.

Handbrake effort/performance requires attention.

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 2 Apr 2011 84,583 miles

wear/deterioration to front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2010 72,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,567 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 46,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,491 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front foglight broken

Rear number plate in poor condition but still legible

Fail 17 Apr 2007 33,491 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front foglight broken

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate in poor condition but still legible

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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AP04 FSX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP04 FSX, 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 AP04 FSX registered?

AP04 FSX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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