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AX04 HNK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,551 mi
Last recorded161,551 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 161,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,855 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 151,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 143,392 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,211 miles

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

undertray is held up with duct tape

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,537 miles

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

heat shield held up with duct tape

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,844 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,844 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,894 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,337 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders, getting close to limit.

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

O/S/F head light lens misting over, Image poor/weak.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,850 miles

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

Front brake disc's slight lip

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,897 miles

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,881 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,781 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,836 miles

offside front tyre, tread very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,310 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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AX04 HNK 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 86.4%.

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 AX04 HNK, 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 AX04 HNK registered?

AX04 HNK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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