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FM04 LHV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,354 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked and perished ()

both beam patterns are poor

Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked and perished ()

both beam patterns are poor

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,115 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 95,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,951 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,951 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 38,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FM04 LHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM04 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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