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HS04 CWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,030 mi
Last recorded178,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 CWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 178,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 133,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,131 miles

General underbody surface rust

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,182 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,270 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded ok at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm around spring hanger corroded but ok at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm around spring hanger corroded but ok at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded, Insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2018 103,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded, Insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,498 miles

parking brake only 17%

Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both dips dim (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front pan rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only 17%

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,224 miles

Brake pipes cleaned and oiled for protection

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,489 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,892 miles

outer edges of front tyres started to perrish and crack up in tread patern

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,232 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HS04 CWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HS04 CWE, 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 HS04 CWE registered?

HS04 CWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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