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CA04 HGJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 77,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 63,754 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ABOVE

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

N/S/F TYRE VALVE IS DAMAGED BY WHEEL TRIM

O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 23 May 2011 63,728 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ABOVE

N/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 11 May 2010 56,801 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads 3mm

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 May 2010 56,801 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads 3mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2009 49,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2008 42,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 33,331 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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