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FE04 TFA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 80,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,285 miles

Headlamps deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

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

both rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlight opaque - no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm - devoid of tread on inner edge 195/65/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed starting to fray (5.2.2b)

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

both rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,455 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,520 miles

Age cracking to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Age cracking to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Wind screen washer bottle top missing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Age cracking to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Age cracking to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Engine oil level very low

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

Wind screen washer bottle top missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,948 miles

Both front inner constant velocity gaiters slightly leaking grease

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiperblade judders on screen

Vehicle only just passed basic emissions test

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,948 miles

Both front inner constant velocity gaiters slightly leaking grease

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside wiperblade judders on screen

Vehicle only just passed basic emissions test

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2009 43,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,654 miles

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

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

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 TFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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