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FM04 VNU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,266 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,784 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,101 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,118 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,938 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges to limit.

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 VNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 VNU registered?

FM04 VNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is FM04 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 VNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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