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MK04 AFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,948 mi
Last recorded177,948 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 177,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light inoperative

Fail 29 Jan 2019 177,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 174,102 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 169,099 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 169,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,593 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 138,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre gouged on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,617 miles

nearside front tyre low on inside edge + cut on inside wall

rear center seat not in position

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,814 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 AFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK04 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

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

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