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FE04 TGF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,096 mi
Last recorded155,096 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 TGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 155,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

condition off both headlights and aims

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 16 Mar 2019 145,944 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,686 miles

Both outer sills slight corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 136,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both outer sills slight corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 127,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 118,739 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,852 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,237 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,237 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 34,254 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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FE04 TGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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