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FL04 MHE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 170,226 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 170,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 158,620 miles

park brake efficiency test just passed at 16%. requires repair or adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,620 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)

nearside front brake pads worn, on limit of 1.5mm

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pads worn, on limit of 1.5mm

Pass 30 Dec 2013 139,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 129,724 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 129,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,036 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,854 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,297 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 MHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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