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HV04 XPZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,459 mi
Last recorded130,459 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 XPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 110,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,549 miles

offside rear disc pads appear low.

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear disc pads appear low.

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,011 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses fogged up slightly affecting beam pattern

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,872 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,845 miles

both headlight beam patterns very dim due to deteriorated headlight lenses

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,845 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns very dim due to deteriorated headlight lenses

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,706 miles

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

undertray fitted restricting view of underside of engine bay

Fail 14 Jan 2011 56,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

undertray fitted restricting view of underside of engine bay

Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,093 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,757 miles

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,288 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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HV04 XPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV04 XPZ, 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 XPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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