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MK04 USJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 139,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 132,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 122,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,703 miles

movement in drivers seat base

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,703 miles

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

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

movement in drivers seat base

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shocker cover adrift

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear shocker cover adrift

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear disc has light score and lipped

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,944 miles

rear brake pads low

slight play in offside rear anti rollbar drop link

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,869 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,954 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,968 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS UNDER HALF WORN WILL NEED REPLACING BEFORE NEXT SERVICE † †ADVISE FUEL TREATMENT

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 USJ 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 61.1%.

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 USJ, 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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MK04 USJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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