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EX04 HLH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,541 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2021 92,541 miles

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorating

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,353 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,353 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,571 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,571 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,786 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,388 miles

front brake discs rusty inner face

Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2014 63,475 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,687 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,918 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 HLH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HLH, 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

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What year was EX04 HLH registered?

EX04 HLH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 March 2004.

Is EX04 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 HLH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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