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FG04 UAR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 139,576 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading lower (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not sprying (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear number plate lights poor

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

clutch rubber missing

Fail 15 Jan 2018 127,888 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 33% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

clutch rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 122,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 110,375 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear number plate getting poor

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 75,023 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 75,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,937 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,954 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

three child seats fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FG04 UAR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG04 UAR, 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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FG04 UAR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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