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FP04 MMJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rearmost support adrift from corrosion (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All brake discs have corroded surface condition inner and outer. still of serviceable thickness

Battery giving trouble during test

Both rear and offside front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Central Front Door check strap partially broken

Engine cooling fan not working

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,396 miles

Both front headlamp outer lenses deteriorating but not yet seriously affecting pattern or operation

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

Nearside rear brake obvious signs of getting hot but not binding at time of test.

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

Offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box appears to be leaking oil but not adversly affecting steering or braking

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offside front inboard cv gaitor slightly leaking grease from largest clip

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

offside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box appears to be leaking oil but not adversly affecting steering or braking

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offside front inboard cv gaitor slightly leaking grease from largest clip

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

offside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

neasrside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offsaide rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offside front inboard cv gaitor slightly leaking grease from largest clip

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,546 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

neasrside rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offsaide rear shock absorber bump stop in half

offside front inboard cv gaitor slightly leaking grease from largest clip

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,944 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MMJ, 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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FP04 MMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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