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FA04 NVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 NVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,731 miles

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

Nearside sill section corroded but not weakened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill section corroded but not weakened

This vehicle shows signs of standing for a period of time

Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 125,370 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 122,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,093 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,509 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

osf headlight beam image weak

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,549 miles

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

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

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

osf headlight beam image weak

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,636 miles

Head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,693 miles

Both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,330 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 24,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,269 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 NVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NVG, 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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FA04 NVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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