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HJ04 XUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,390 miles

bonnet unlocking broken

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,212 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

under trays fitted to vehicle

wipers deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

under trays fitted to vehicle

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,447 miles

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

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

undertray fitted.interior mirror missing.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertray fitted.interior mirror missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,928 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 82,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,887 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,938 miles

all four tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges suspect tracking out ?

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,508 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn edges

Slight wear front discs

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 XUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HJ04 XUF, 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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HJ04 XUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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