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HT04 MFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 MFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 146,236 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 146,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,319 miles

Nearside Front nearside front foglamp not working

Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre tread breaking up and peeling off

Fail 13 Jun 2022 140,316 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing from offside and 1 from nearside front wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure lower mountings broken off (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheelnut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheelnuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside front foglamp not working

Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre tread breaking up and peeling off

Pass 20 May 2021 135,981 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 125,900 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 125,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge soon to expose cords 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray hanging off

Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,489 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 107,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 95,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 95,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 84,642 miles

headlamp plastic lenses occluded

wear noted in front suspension lower arms rubber bushes

Pass 5 May 2015 80,539 miles

headlamp lenses occluded...

Pass 1 May 2014 74,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2014 74,001 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,609 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,741 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slighty frayed on edge

Pass 3 May 2011 56,595 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres splitting on outer side walls and tread area

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2010 49,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 31,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,081 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 MFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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