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MV04 XRT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,939 mi
Last recorded196,939 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 196,939 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside wiper blade end split

rear subframe getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 181,677 miles

both rear shockers showing signs of weeping

front pads low

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 167,692 miles

some corrosion rear subframe

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,895 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 153,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 139,586 miles

both rear latitudinal tie bushes getting worn

both rear shockers showing signs of weeping

rear pads half worn

some play steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear latitudinal tie bushes getting worn

both rear shockers showing signs of weeping

rear pads half worn

some play steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,961 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT BEAMS ARE HAZED SLIGHTLY.

COVER IS MISSING FROM WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,507 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,507 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,016 miles

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

front and rear discs and pads worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 70,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,224 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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MV04 XRT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV04 XRT, 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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MV04 XRT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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