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FM04 GNU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,749 mi
Last recorded125,749 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,749 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 125,749 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle prescirbed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,566 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,570 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,371 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,981 miles

Adv: Rear washer inop.

Adv: Wear evident rear brakes adv check wheels removed.

Adv: Wear inner & outer edges front tyres.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 33,981 miles

Adv: Rear washer inop.

Adv: Wear evident rear brakes adv check wheels removed.

Adv: Wear inner & outer edges front tyres.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FM04 GNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM04 GNU, 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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FM04 GNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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