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FP04 MDU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,474 mi
Last recorded102,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,030 miles

engine management light on

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,392 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,121 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

engine/ management/ light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,121 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine/ management/ light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 10 May 2012 84,817 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 84,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2011 73,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2011 73,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 63,778 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 51,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,079 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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FP04 MDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP04 MDU, 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 FP04 MDU registered?

FP04 MDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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