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AR04 HHL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,995 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,429 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,964 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,899 miles

engine idle speed iratic

Fail 9 Aug 2014 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

engine idle speed iratic

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,787 miles

bonnet lock stiff opening secondary safty latch

nearside rear tyre badly worn out on inner edge

offside headlight image poor

offside headlight slightly loose

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

tailgate not opening

Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,780 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside headlight image poor

offside headlight slightly loose

bonnet lock stiff opening secondary safty latch

nearside rear tyre badly worn out on inner edge

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

tailgate not opening

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,500 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,321 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,634 miles

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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AR04 HHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AR04 HHL, 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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AR04 HHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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