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FP04 XLA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,736 mi
Last recorded113,736 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 113,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 110,976 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 104,217 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,743 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside

very slight split centre exhaust pipe @ starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,238 miles

front exhaust mounting slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s no plate light dull

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,927 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,927 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,210 miles

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

nearside mirror backing missing

offside rear tyre poor condition

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

washer bottle cap missing

wipers poor

Fail 23 Apr 2011 57,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside mirror backing missing

offside rear tyre poor condition

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

washer bottle cap missing

wipers poor

Pass 7 May 2010 47,212 miles

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

bellypan fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 37,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,550 miles

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

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

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

bellypan fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 30,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

bellypan fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,351 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 XLA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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