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MK04 AEY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 AEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 136,035 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 135,997 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,341 miles

Front Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 117,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 111,680 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,143 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,417 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 75,692 miles

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

front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,986 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,027 miles

front discs showing wear

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 AEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AEY, 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 MK04 AEY registered?

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

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