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FA04 ESG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ESG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 156,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 138,946 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 123,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has Sidewall Damage- NO Cords

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 123,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has Sidewall Damage- NO Cords

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 123,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine area and flex (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

coolant level topped up prior to test

Pass 5 May 2016 112,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 103,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,587 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,884 miles

Advise customer front tyres wearing on the inner treads possible requires tracking.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FA04 ESG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA04 ESG, 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 FA04 ESG registered?

FA04 ESG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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