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HN04 VOT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 VOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

front headlamp pattern dull

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2017 143,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

front headlamp pattern dull

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under trays fitted

front headlamps dull

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,959 miles

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

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

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

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

both front head lamps dull

under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 98,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 98,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,997 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Both dip beam patterns deteriorating

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

O/S/R wheel buckled

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,997 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Both dip beam patterns deteriorating

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

O/S/R wheel buckled

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2011 79,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 130,200 miles

engine undershield fitted

headlamp beam patterns slightly dim

slight dent in offside rear wheel rim

Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,827 miles

Engine under shield fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,302 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,572 miles

engine undershield fitted

offside front tyre nearing legal limit and worn inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,366 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine undershield fitted

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,366 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine undershield fitted

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,884 miles

Front pads two thirds worn

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

Offside Inner 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)

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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HN04 VOT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN04 VOT, 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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HN04 VOT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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