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FE04 CMU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,020 mi
Last recorded141,020 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,020 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 128,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,935 miles

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

signs of previous dampness around both rear shockers

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,107 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,524 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FE04 CMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE04 CMU, 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 FE04 CMU registered?

FE04 CMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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