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CX04 TXA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 TXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 129,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,941 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension and components corroded all

Fail 30 Jul 2024 127,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension and components corroded all

Fail 26 Jul 2024 127,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension and components corroded all

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,588 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,950 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lights inop

Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,950 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,846 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,856 miles

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

Brake performance not tested pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also un-even wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,150 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking around tyre edge areas o/s/r

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,279 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking around tyre edge areas o/s/r

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,115 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,208 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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CX04 TXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CX04 TXA, 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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CX04 TXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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