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FN04 NHU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,325 mi
Last recorded141,325 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 NHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner+ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner+ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 141,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner+ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner+ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

both head lamps faded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

both head lamps faded

Pass 15 May 2019 137,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust leak advise rear exhaust bracket broken advise head lamp beam images

advise front discs scored

Fail 15 May 2019 137,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust leak advise rear exhaust bracket broken advise head lamp beam images

Pass 8 May 2018 120,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 92,477 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 92,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 71,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 63,689 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)

Fail 28 May 2015 63,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 May 2014 52,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 52,234 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 48,437 miles

n/s auto headlight adjuster not working

Fail 18 May 2013 48,435 miles

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

n/s auto headlight adjuster not working

Pass 29 May 2012 45,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,438 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 NHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FN04 NHU, 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 NHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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