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CF04 HSZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 117,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,011 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER AND LOWER SWING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER AND LOWER SWING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,011 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER AND LOWER SWING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER AND LOWER SWING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

boot button u/s

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,014 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind

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

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,484 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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CF04 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CF04 HSZ, 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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What year was CF04 HSZ registered?

CF04 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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