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FG04 WHV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,125 mi
Last recorded160,125 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 WHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 160,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,231 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 145,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s front bearing noise (shaft/wheel)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 135,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s front bearing noise (shaft/wheel)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 126,028 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,892 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 107,892 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 104,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 98,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 91,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,410 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Feb 2007 77,526 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 WHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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