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FD04 NLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,900 mi
Last recorded59,900 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 44,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,263 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,168 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,954 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,646 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small splits in it but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,232 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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FD04 NLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FD04 NLU, 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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FD04 NLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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