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FG04 UAV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,997 mi
Last recorded144,997 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 11,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 136,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 136,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,267 miles

rear hand brake reading slight low on reading

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,365 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 105,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 105,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,832 miles

osr handbrake eff low

osr tyre cracking but no cords showing

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr handbrake eff low

osr tyre cracking but no cords showing

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,326 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated\headlamps slightly deteriorated\both front and osr tyres wearing on edges\rear brake discs slightly worn\injuries in windscreen\handbrakeos low effort

Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated\headlamps slightly deteriorated\both front and osr tyres wearing on edges\rear brake discs slightly worn\injuries in windscreen\handbrakeos low effort

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,904 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,519 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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FG04 UAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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