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MV04 XXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 107,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 99,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,229 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip + edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 84,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 84,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,429 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear under vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,268 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,399 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,041 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,154 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 17,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,421 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 XXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV04 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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