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CE04 VVF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 96,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Binding slightly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake weak on offside wheel.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open bonnet.

Pass 12 May 2018 93,926 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 93,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 89,096 miles

Handbrake performance

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,075 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake performance

Pass 3 May 2016 82,477 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint plus wishbone bush worn, so new arm required. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,191 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 68,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 55,065 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 May 2010 52,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,178 miles

n/s/f tyre 2--3mm o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 14 May 2007 14,945 miles

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

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 VVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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