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FB04 EHX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,735 mi
Last recorded224,735 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 224,735 miles

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle

nearside damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 220,832 miles

general corrosion in brake/suspension components/underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2016 209,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 176,484 miles

o/s+n/s beasmet patterns becoming poor.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 176,481 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s+n/s beasmet patterns becoming poor.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 164,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,687 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 154,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R seat belt sticks

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2011 148,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,811 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 141,811 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 135,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,425 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated outer casings loose and insecure.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated outer casings loose and insecure.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,816 miles

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

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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FB04 EHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FB04 EHX, 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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FB04 EHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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