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CA04 PXW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 PXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023
Pass 7 Apr 2022 119,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 119,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 118,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,903 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 23 Apr 2016 96,966 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,187 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 92,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

front suspenion arms bushes deteriorated and play in nearside strong advise

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,397 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and movement

headlamp patterns deteriorating

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,397 miles

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

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

headlamp patterns deteriorating

oil leak

rear bump stops incomplete

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and movement

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,768 miles

exhaust hangers corroding

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating and slight movement

oil leak

rear suspension bushes slight deterioration

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake check front pads getting low and discs slightly worn

exhaust hangers corroding

fan kicking in to early

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating and slight movement

idle speed keeps raising randomly

oil leak

rear suspension bushes slight deterioration

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,853 miles

Front exhaut pipe leaks / broken?

O/S/F tyre on limit

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaut pipe leaks / broken?

O/S/F tyre on limit

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,806 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,567 miles

N/S/F tyre close to limit others poor

O/S wiper blade action poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,878 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 38,876 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,923 miles

Front 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CA04 PXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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