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HV04 FND

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 FND
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,002 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,955 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 114,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,661 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,518 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,909 miles

front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,671 miles

OS and NS headlamps slightly low intensity

OSF brake disc corroded on inner face

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,733 miles

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

OSF brake disc slightly corroded

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

SMALL DENT IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SMALL DENT IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2007 25,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,175 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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HV04 FND is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV04 FND, 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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HV04 FND is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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