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FL04 FLE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 109,361 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting corroded and broken but exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded and broken but exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion vehicle underside

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,353 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Burst pipe NSF (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,679 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,021 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts road film (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,209 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,869 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,091 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,118 miles

Advise nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,573 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 36,573 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,462 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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FL04 FLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL04 FLE, 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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FL04 FLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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