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RN04 MPX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 MPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 500 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 109,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills rusty

Rear subframe / suspension arms rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 105,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,140 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,606 miles

o/s/f road wheel distorted inner rim

Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,441 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp aim is a fraction high

noise from alternator belt tensioner

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 28,127 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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RN04 MPX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN04 MPX, 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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RN04 MPX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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