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2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 XML
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,087 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak around oil filter / fuel filter area ()

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

Offside Front brake fluid level close to min

Offside Front head light image starting to get poor

Fail 14 Nov 2016 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Oil leak around oil filter / fuel filter area ()

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

Offside Front brake fluid level close to min

Offside Front head light image starting to get poor

Pass 6 Nov 2015 133,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt visual check, child seat fitted

Offside handbrake cable insecure

brake fluid level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,650 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

Head lamp beam patterns poor

Reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Oct 2013 98,650 miles

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

Head lamp beam patterns poor

Rear brake discs worn

Reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,760 miles

O/S Headlamp beam pattern poor

O/S/F Brake hanging up slightly

Rear brake pads starting to get low, discs slightly poor

Reverse lights not working

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,133 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,389 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges & on limit

Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,389 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on edges & on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,822 miles

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

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

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

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

signs of corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

wipers smear windscreen

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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MW04 XML is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MW04 XML, 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 XML is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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