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AP04 HPJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,077 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 80,077 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 24 Jul 2020 76,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,484 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt -near side rear & off side rear

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,373 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,275 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,845 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,497 miles

Advise rear tyres cutting out and getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2007 33,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2007 27,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP04 HPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AP04 HPJ, 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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AP04 HPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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