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MW04 HXS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 HXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,057 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged

both rear tyres have uneven wear

exhaust heat shields are worn/ loose

windscreen washers are frozen

Fail 6 Dec 2014 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management warning light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged

both rear tyres have uneven wear

exhaust heat shields are worn/ loose

windscreen washers are frozen

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,004 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low + worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,003 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low + worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,108 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,996 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 HXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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