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CA04 FRN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,469 mi
Last recorded129,469 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 129,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,362 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

o/s/f wishbone-rear bush starting to split

rear bump stops broken

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

o/s/f wishbone-rear bush starting to split

rear bump stops broken

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,786 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,100 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,866 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CA04 FRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CA04 FRN, 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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CA04 FRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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