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HG04 DPE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 83,142 miles

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread, and getting worn at tread edges (esp inner edges)

Both front tyres have slight cuts/tears at outer sidewall areas (NOT deep enough to expose ply/cords at time of test)

Rear inner b/pads appear low

Fail 4 May 2017 83,137 miles

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

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread, and getting worn at tread edges (esp inner edges)

Both front tyres have slight cuts/tears at outer sidewall areas (NOT deep enough to expose ply/cords at time of test)

Rear inner b/pads appear low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,683 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,303 miles

Beam pattern visible but deteriating

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,293 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,846 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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HG04 DPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG04 DPE, 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 HG04 DPE registered?

HG04 DPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is HG04 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 DPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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