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HW04 HMU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 109,165 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 109,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 102,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,436 miles

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are wearing low

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

offside rear seatbelt does not return all the way back without help

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,246 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 55,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,688 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 HMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 HW04 HMU, 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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HW04 HMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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