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NH04 SXK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,577 mi
Last recorded142,577 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,577 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear number plate light deteriorated/dim

offside front tyre valve stem perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear number plate light deteriorated/dim

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear number plate light deteriorated/dim

offside front tyre valve stem perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear number plate light deteriorated/dim

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,179 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully inspect adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Small exhaust blow from flexi joint

Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both headlamps are cloudy

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully inspect adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Small exhaust blow from flexi joint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,575 miles

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

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

both front headlamps require polishing starting to effect pattern

both rear shock absorber dust shields loose

injector seals starting to blow

Fail 16 Aug 2011 99,575 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamps require polishing starting to effect pattern

both rear shock absorber dust shields loose

injector seals starting to blow

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,249 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust shield insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NH04 SXK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

NH04 SXK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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