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FN04 NDG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,407 mi
Last recorded128,407 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 NDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,407 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,703 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres smooth on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,801 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,117 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,185 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,735 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

Front and rear suspesion very corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust system very corroded

Front and rear suspesion very corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,621 miles

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,661 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 8 Mar 2007 18,265 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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FN04 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN04 NDG, 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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FN04 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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