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HT04 VFX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 148,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Fouling road wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,772 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,321 miles

headlights deteriorated, headlight pattern poor

o/s/r anti-roll bar end link has slight play

oil/diesel around injector area

oily residue on engine

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,388 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlight patterns poor

oil around injector no 2 poss slight leak

oil residue around engine

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti-roll bar end links

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,948 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

slight play in rear roll bar link joints

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

breather pipe on rocker cover insecure

front tyres bald on inner edges

slight play in rear roll bar link joints

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn/wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,215 miles

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)

reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,026 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,757 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 15,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,307 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 VFX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFX, 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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What year was HT04 VFX registered?

HT04 VFX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is HT04 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 VFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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