MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight fuel injctor seal leak
Fluid leak, but not excessive ADVISE CHECKING FUEL INJECTORS UNDER TOP COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two front lower arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
only just passed smoke test when hot ? advise checking.
upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive ADVISE CHECKING FUEL INJECTORS UNDER TOP COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two front lower arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
only just passed smoke test when hot ? advise checking.
upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
handbrake % low, only just passable
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle under light braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced two (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front, ONLY JUST PASSABLE WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit two rear tyres, showing ageing (4.1.E.1)
engine smokes until hot ?
Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front & n/s rear, just passable (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two rear (3.5.1i)
front headlights only just passed may need replacing for next mot
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front & n/s rear, just passable (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two rear (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
can not see lower part of rear n/s spring ADVISE CHECKING
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
can not see lower part of rear n/s spring ADVISE CHECKING
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear shocker covers loose
advise checking n/s rear suspenson (tips in at top) no movement found
two rear shocker covers loose
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
top cover loose on n/s rear shocker
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA04 HLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?
FA04 HLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 August 2004.
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