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FA04 HLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,319 mi
Last recorded109,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 104,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,219 miles

handbrake % low, only just passable

Fail 20 Jul 2018 101,182 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,659 miles

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 ?

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,548 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,640 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

can not see lower part of rear n/s spring ADVISE CHECKING

Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,983 miles

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

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,070 miles

advise checking n/s rear suspenson (tips in at top) no movement found

two rear shocker covers loose

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,963 miles

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

top cover loose on n/s rear shocker

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,495 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,296 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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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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