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FN04 VMU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,486 mi
Last recorded172,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 172,486 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 172,486 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 162,835 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2013 152,056 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 141,955 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 141,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 130,428 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2011 130,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 119,755 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r bumpstops broken

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,713 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 84,732 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,732 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in n/s of rack

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 VMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VMU, 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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What year was FN04 VMU registered?

FN04 VMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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