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NH04 MVT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,341 mi
Last recorded143,341 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 MVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,688 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody rust

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 123,906 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 105,776 miles

Engine oil low

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Park brake efficiency near limit 19%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres worn uneven (worn on inside)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 105,776 miles

Engine oil low

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Park brake efficiency near limit 19%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres worn uneven (worn on inside)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,235 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn on inside edge

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,235 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn on inside edge

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both sides front sills distorted

headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,815 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,794 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both sides rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,758 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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NH04 MVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NH04 MVT, 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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NH04 MVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 August 2004.

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