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MA04 DWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,907 mi
Last recorded185,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 DWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 185,907 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 163,630 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 143,934 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly compared to o/s/f

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 113,754 miles

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

o/s/f brake grabing

Pass 8 May 2015 99,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 99,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 89,983 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

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)

both headlamp lense covers deteriated, beam pattern ok at time of test

Fail 16 May 2014 89,981 miles

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

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

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

2 child seats fitted to rear

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)

both headlamp lense covers deteriated, beam pattern ok at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 81,296 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly

o/s front tyre close to limit

o/s rear tyre cracking and a few small holes in tread, no thread exposed but very close, just ok at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,025 miles

cap missing from washer bottle

main beam pattern just upto mot standard

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,463 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,513 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,899 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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MA04 DWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA04 DWV, 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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MA04 DWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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