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FB04 HOJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components and structure signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2022 126,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components and structure signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,530 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 122,488 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Front both sides tyres worn on inner edge

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre cutting out on in side edge

o/s/r brake has slight drag

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,051 miles

n/s/r tyre cut off on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,984 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON INSIDE EDGE.

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 HOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FB04 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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