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HC04 AVY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 119,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,924 miles

Engine under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,541 miles

Covers and under tray fitted, obscuring full view of engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

parking brake efficiency low 19%

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake efficiency low 19%

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,127 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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HC04 AVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HC04 AVY, 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 HC04 AVY registered?

HC04 AVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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