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MH04 FPF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,270 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 144,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 143,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,356 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 136,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,585 miles

rear tyres wearing low on between 2.5/3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,387 miles

front brake disc's pitted to edges

minor oil stains

rear heatshield insecure

smear from both front wiperblades

Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp faded (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp faded (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's pitted to edges

minor oil stains

offside rear wheel slight binding

rear heatshield insecure

smear from both front wiperblades

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 116,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,584 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,582 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,157 miles

front pads starting to wear low

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

covers fitted

engine light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,157 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

covers fitted

engine light on

front pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,003 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,181 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,216 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,784 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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MH04 FPF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MH04 FPF, 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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MH04 FPF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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