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HJ04 MVS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 MVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,261 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,595 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing and juddering

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 44,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,918 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 34,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,071 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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HJ04 MVS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ04 MVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ04 MVS registered?

HJ04 MVS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HJ04 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ04 MVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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