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CA04 TPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 TPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust bracket snapped still supported

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,388 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 126,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper arm worn

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and offside front tyre valves deteriated (4.1.D.1e)

offside and nearside headlamp glasses misted but aim pattern still visable and light output not seriously reduced

Fail 6 Apr 2016 121,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper arm worn

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and offside front tyre valves deteriated (4.1.D.1e)

offside and nearside headlamp glasses misted but aim pattern still visable and light output not seriously reduced

Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,768 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 116,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,213 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,202 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slight corrosion

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear number plate not in good condision

Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,243 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear number plate not in good condision

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,566 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,505 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate marked on edges

slight mark on front number plate

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,556 miles

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,229 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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CA04 TPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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