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HT04 MDJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,725 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 164,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen outside drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,387 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

iratic running

Fail 19 Feb 2019 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

iratic running

Fail 31 Jan 2019 95,067 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,984 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view held on by tape secure at time of test (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed minor (5.2.2b)

air conditioning pipe missing from compressor

customer advised that "stop smoke and cata clean" had been used on vehicle

parking brake effort achieved 21% this should be better

steering pipe damp

Fail 31 Jan 2018 92,984 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp polished at time of test (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp polished at time of test (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view held on by tape secure at time of test (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed minor (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted (3.1.6b)

air conditioning pipe missing from compressor

customer advised that "stop smoke and cata clean" had been used on vehicle

parking brake effort achieved 21% this should be better

steering pipe damp

Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,239 miles

Oil leak power steering leaking ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,759 miles

Front pads getting low

damage to n/s/r lower sill

Fail 16 Jan 2016 79,759 miles

Front pads getting low

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

damage to n/s/r lower sill

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,533 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes low

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes low

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,406 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have play

Front brake pads wearing thin

Both front lower arms bushes split and have play

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,415 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 60,415 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,216 miles

front pads worn

Fail 25 May 2012 57,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front pads worn

Pass 21 May 2011 50,861 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

damage to offside front wheel rim

scuff on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 27 May 2010 44,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,945 miles

rear brake pads worn low to limits

Fail 23 Feb 2008 28,037 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,037 miles

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

child seat fitted

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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HT04 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 HT04 MDJ, 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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HT04 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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