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FV04 HKJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,719 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount rough when lock to lock

head lights misted

oil residue

rear shock upper casings detached

Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,718 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension top mount rough when lock to lock

head lights misted

oil residue

rear shock upper casings detached

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,331 miles

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

nsr wheel damage on inner of rim

Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,331 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr wheel damage on inner of rim

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,941 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges and worn uneven and deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,606 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant Reservoir Level Below Minimum

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

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

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 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

FV04 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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