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DS04 HKH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,711 mi
Last recorded150,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,711 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 148,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 148,069 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 144,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector seal (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 139,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 126,146 miles

wheel nuts not visible

Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel nuts not visible

Pass 9 Mar 2013 114,393 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 114,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 111,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,359 miles

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,342 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,483 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS04 HKH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS04 HKH, 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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DS04 HKH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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