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FM04 RXS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,111 mi
Last recorded167,111 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 167,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp cleaning device not working pre 2009

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,529 miles

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Nov 2022 162,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2021 158,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine light on

rear wiper

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,913 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside headlamp washer/cleaning device missing pre 2009

Fail 5 Nov 2020 154,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 actual limit 1.54 see printout supplied (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside headlamp washer/cleaning device missing pre 2009

Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,489 miles

offside front headlamp washer not working pre 2009

recommend four wheel alignment

Fail 11 Sep 2018 142,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front headlamp washer not working pre 2009

recommend four wheel alignment

Pass 2 Sep 2017 134,621 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 134,621 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 124,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,402 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,928 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 24 Sep 2013 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,389 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,770 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and out edges

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,736 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,565 miles

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

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 RXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 RXS shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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