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EX04 FUD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,145 mi
Last recorded164,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 FUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 164,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,992 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 156,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 140,987 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,442 miles

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

rear underside rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2012 131,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear underside rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 117,506 miles

rear tyres cracked, advise replacement

Fail 22 Sep 2010 117,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracked, advise replacement

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,343 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 110,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,272 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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EX04 FUD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX04 FUD, 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 EX04 FUD registered?

EX04 FUD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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