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HT04 MFN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,529 mi
Last recorded170,529 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 MFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 170,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Smoke ,during acceleration

Fail 24 Nov 2020 170,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Smoke ,during acceleration

Pass 24 May 2019 157,184 miles
Fail 24 May 2019

Central Front Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only ratchet not holding (1.1.6 (f))

Front Position lamp not working on both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 145,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 145,154 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

outer sills damaged

Pass 26 May 2017 138,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear road spring corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded/detatched

Fail 26 May 2017 138,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear road spring corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded/detatched

Pass 26 May 2016 131,269 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

headlamp beam images deteriorating

rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 May 2016 131,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

headlamp beam images deteriorating

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 May 2015 124,004 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside rear road spring corroding.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting.

rear exhaust mount detatched.

Pass 27 May 2014 116,708 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

rear brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

slight movement offside rear antiroll bar link.

Pass 24 May 2013 109,963 miles

both outer sills damaged.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

Fail 24 May 2013 109,963 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged.

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

front brake pads on wear limit.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

Pass 25 May 2012 98,338 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Fail 25 May 2012 98,338 miles

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

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 23 May 2011 86,661 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit.

offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern.

wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Pass 25 May 2010 73,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 59,058 miles

inner set of front and rear brake pads getting thin.

Fail 26 May 2009 59,058 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner set of front and rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 19 May 2008 42,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 42,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 28,261 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 MFN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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