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FG04 UDL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 104,557 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers not parking correctly

Fail 21 May 2021 104,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wipers not parking correctly

Pass 23 May 2020 98,021 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 97,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,935 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split.

reversing lights not working.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,934 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are split.

reversing lights not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,119 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)

both headlamps are slightly discoloured.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

both head lamp lenses are slightly discoloured.

exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,951 miles

o/s headlamp lens slightly discoloured.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,466 miles

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

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode !

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side wiper blade juddering

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,705 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,705 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,719 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 UDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDL, 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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What year was FG04 UDL registered?

FG04 UDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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