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FX04 FDJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 88,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check rear belts

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 84,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,869 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,965 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 65,069 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,819 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,007 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 60,007 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,210 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,415 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,713 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn low.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,453 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,889 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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FX04 FDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 FX04 FDJ, 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 FX04 FDJ registered?

FX04 FDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is FX04 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 FDJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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