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HT04 RUY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,986 mi
Last recorded123,986 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 123,986 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 May 2017 123,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 102,815 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush stating to seporate

Fail 31 May 2016 102,815 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush stating to seporate

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,486 miles

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

all front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,126 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,954 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 39,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,480 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 21,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RUY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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