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MV04 XSF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,246 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,683 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 92,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear face) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front wiper slightly juddering

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 86,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smear on windscreen

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,851 miles

eml on

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 84,851 miles

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both rear tyres closer to limit

Both rear tyres wearing inwardly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs from inner face slightly scorded/worn/lipped

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside headlamp has a slight movement

nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

offside headlamp lens dull

remove sat nav holder from front windscreen zone a

top engine cover insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs from inner face slightly scorded/worn/lipped

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside headlamp has a slight movement

nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

offside headlamp lens dull

remove sat nav holder from front windscreen zone a

top engine cover insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,854 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 29,854 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,514 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 XSF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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