CarVerify

Free Car Check

ET04 PUH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,738 mi
Last recorded201,738 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 PUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 201,738 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2023 201,735 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2023 201,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 192,905 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2022 192,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 May 2021 185,800 miles

All under body showing signs of corrosion

Bottom of nsf wing corroded

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

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

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

Outer sills on both sides corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 185,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

All under body showing signs of corrosion

Bottom of nsf wing corroded

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

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

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

Outer sills on both sides corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 178,756 miles

7 pin tow bar electrical socket is not working for the nearside sidelamp.

Exhaust heat shield is insecure above silencer box.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX HOUSING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 178,756 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Offside end of rear bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MAIN BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear lower edge of front wing is corroded and holed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MAIN BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

7 pin tow bar electrical socket is not working for the nearside sidelamp.

Exhaust heat shield is insecure above silencer box.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX HOUSING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 170,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 170,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 149,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 149,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,919 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,213 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,213 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,814 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,814 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,576 miles

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

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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ET04 PUH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET04 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET04 PUH?

You can check the full history of ET04 PUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET04 PUH registered?

ET04 PUH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is ET04 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 PUH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET04 PUH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ET04 PUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.