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MV04 XWU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,180 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 80,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 80,267 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 8 Mar 2016 72,480 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2016 72,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,062 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,740 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,718 miles

Aux belt: Plastic cover broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2009 38,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Aux belt: Plastic cover broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,856 miles

N/S/R tyre outer side wall in poor condion.

O/S/R tyre outer side wall in poor condion.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV04 XWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XWU, 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 MV04 XWU registered?

MV04 XWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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