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HW04 GEY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 GEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,004 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine management light on

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear subframe has surface corrosion

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2016 94,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 94,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 94,031 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 22 May 2014 87,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,572 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers side front tyre wering on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,100 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,887 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly weather damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,932 miles

rear number plate slightly weather damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,074 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,484 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,027 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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HW04 GEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HW04 GEY, 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 HW04 GEY registered?

HW04 GEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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