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CE04 FVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,083 mi
Last recorded147,083 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,083 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 143,326 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2022 138,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 133,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 130,395 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 129,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 126,668 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 124,145 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding/wearing

N/S/F & O/S/F headlamp lens badly scored/scratched reducing light output

Pass 20 May 2016 120,595 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 27 May 2015 116,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front lower wish bone bushes worn.

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 113,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 110,694 miles

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

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)

damage n/s sill

Fail 30 May 2013 110,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage n/s sill

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,888 miles

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

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

bonnet release broken

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil on min

Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet release broken

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil on min

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,082 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)

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

Rear registration plate reflective backing discoloured.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,858 miles

Front & rear registration plates discoloured.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,482 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,924 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,192 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED AND REPAIRED BUT SOUND*FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN* FRONT AND REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

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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CE04 FVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE04 FVU, 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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CE04 FVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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