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FA04 NVN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,916 mi
Last recorded153,916 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 NVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,912 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushs deteriated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 142,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower wishbone bushs deteriated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,726 miles

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

both front lower wishbone bushs starting to split

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 132,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

both front lower wishbone bushs starting to split

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,599 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 121,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,501 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 117,501 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 80,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,276 miles

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 2 Jul 2008 57,863 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,758 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,589 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 NVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA04 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

FA04 NVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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