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MK04 AEU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,174 mi
Last recorded82,174 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 AEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,174 miles

bonnet catch tight to open

bonnet light on dash but bonnet locked shut

handbrake warning lamp fault

nearside and offside outer body sills damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

flat spots on offside rear tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside outer body sills damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,705 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,354 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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MK04 AEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK04 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 AEU registered?

MK04 AEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MK04 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 AEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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