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FE04 TEV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 TEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,729 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,732 miles

offside rear brake pads very low and binding

rear number plate faded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 92,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear brake pads very low and binding

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,739 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 81,665 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on in ner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 81,665 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on in ner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 71,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre limit , uneven and devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread

offside rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 17 May 2012 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre limit , uneven and devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread

offside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 24 May 2011 62,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear tyres uneven inner tread

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,396 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 42,341 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,765 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FE04 TEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE04 TEV, 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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FE04 TEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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