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FV04 HDF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 76,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 148,724 miles

o/s headlamp unit faded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,145 miles

Brake discs corroded/worn

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Judder from rear brakes

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2012 141,145 miles

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

Brake discs corroded/worn

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Judder from rear brakes

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2012 141,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has deterioration.

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 Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 136,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,999 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 116,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,507 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,591 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 60,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,486 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FV04 HDF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV04 HDF, 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 FV04 HDF registered?

FV04 HDF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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