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CP04 UMS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 UMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 79,152 miles

both headlamp patterns deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

middle/rear exhaust heat shield damaged

o/s/f brake disc inner side pitted

run-out on o/s/f brake

rust on underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2025 79,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp patterns deteriorating

middle/rear exhaust heat shield damaged

o/s/f brake disc inner side pitted

run-out on o/s/f brake

rust on underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & lower o/s/ & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,539 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/rear working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,504 miles

surface corrosion of front sub-frame

surface corrosion of rear suspension components & wishbones

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,534 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,950 miles

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

surface corrosion of all brake discs

surface corrosion of front subframe & rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,256 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap cosmetic cover missing

Pass 21 May 2011 30,383 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 26,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,888 miles

nsr rear seat position has a child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nsr rear seat position has a child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,535 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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CP04 UMS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CP04 UMS, 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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CP04 UMS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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