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NH04 NVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,854 mi
Last recorded112,854 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,854 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs are corroded.

Front Subframe damaged.

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

Headlamp lenses are fogging.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,811 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 104,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,949 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating and image is begginning to destort.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,949 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating and image is begginning to destort.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 65,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,989 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,931 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NH04 NVU, 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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What year was NH04 NVU registered?

NH04 NVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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