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MW04 AHL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,273 mi
Last recorded166,273 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 AHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 166,273 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2018 142,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2018 142,655 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on the inner sidewall on the legal limit on the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,430 miles

Centre area exhaust heat shield loose

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 123,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing N.B. Child seat attached & not disturbed during belt check (5.2.2a)

Centre area exhaust heat shield loose

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 25 May 2016 101,633 miles

Front suspension arms back-bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2016 101,633 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension arms back-bushes deteriorating

Slight bind- offside rear brake

Pass 21 May 2015 82,219 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2014 71,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,741 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 4 May 2012 46,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 27 May 2011 34,622 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 34,622 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,638 miles

water leak from washer bottle

Fail 18 May 2010 28,638 miles

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

water leak from washer bottle

Pass 28 May 2009 23,017 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 12,393 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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MW04 AHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW04 AHL, 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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MW04 AHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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