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JH04 SMH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH04 SMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,768 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,340 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 89,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,376 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,884 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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JH04 SMH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JH04 SMH, 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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JH04 SMH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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