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FV04 SVW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 SVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,216 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,117 miles

Front smell of deisal

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os,ns (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os,ns (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,821 miles

Rear coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,006 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 67,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front o/s n/s inner brake disc badly corroded and warn replace

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin and tread depth low

o/s raer skocker cover missing and light misting of oil

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,930 miles

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

o/s rack gaiter twisted

o/s raer shocker cover inscure

Fail 17 Jan 2014 55,930 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s rack gaiter twisted

o/s raer shocker cover inscure

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 22,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,942 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 17,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 SVW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV04 SVW, 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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FV04 SVW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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