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MH04 FXD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 130,687 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges/cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,157 miles

Front discs and pads in poor condition

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inside edge. n/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 119,157 miles

Front discs and pads in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inside edge. n/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,697 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 115,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,373 miles

headlight pattern poor

both front tyres worn on inside edges (looking close to cord!!)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,742 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 95,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,825 miles

tow ball missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,825 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tow ball missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,135 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,184 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 FXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXD, 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 MH04 FXD registered?

MH04 FXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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