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FH04 FXS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 132,760 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)

Fail 20 May 2015 132,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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 21 May 2014 128,148 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2013 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2012 118,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 118,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 112,268 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2mm

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2010 105,701 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 105,699 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 May 2009 96,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 96,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,155 miles

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

o/s front fog lamp inoperative

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,328 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,328 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FH04 FXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH04 FXS, 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 FH04 FXS registered?

FH04 FXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is FH04 FXS safe to buy?

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