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HC04 DWK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 DWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,779 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 76,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,024 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 73,638 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,686 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 71,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,702 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 64,702 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,817 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,645 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,533 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 23,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 DWK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HC04 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

HC04 DWK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is HC04 DWK safe to buy?

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