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NC04 SFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,434 mi
Last recorded128,434 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 SFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 128,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 128,433 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going to the brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield over middle exhaust insecure

Pass 1 May 2020 114,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 91,613 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber top shroud loose

exhaust heat shield loose

front wings corroded at bottom next to spray flaps

Fail 15 May 2019 91,609 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items stuck to top of dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top shroud loose

exhaust heat shield loose

front wings corroded at bottom next to spray flaps

Pass 17 May 2018 74,880 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing creased/twisted at end

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

all four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both rear shock absorbers top shrouds loose

items stuck on dashboard but not obstructing view

Fail 16 May 2018 74,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing creased/twisted at end

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

all four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both rear shock absorbers top shrouds loose

items stuck on dashboard but not obstructing view

Pass 10 May 2017 61,440 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 61,440 miles

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

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

front tyres inner edge has heavy wear

Pass 13 May 2016 55,591 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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,537 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,853 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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NC04 SFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NC04 SFU, 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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NC04 SFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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