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HT04 MDV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,566 mi
Last recorded130,566 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,063 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise:engine light on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advise:engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,364 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,364 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 24 Sep 2016 112,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 103,439 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 77,474 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,089 miles

both headlights discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,900 miles

rear no/plate slightly faded

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2008
Pass 22 May 2007 27,319 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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HT04 MDV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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