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AD04 HZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,966 mi
Last recorded125,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 125,966 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuse box insecured in vehicle (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wish bone rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wish bone arm rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front and both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,571 miles

colour o/s/f indicator

condition and movemnt in o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes BORDERLINE

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion on rear axle suspension and both rear undersills

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 3 Dec 2014 113,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

colour o/s/f indicator

condition and movemnt in o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes BORDERLINE

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion on rear axle suspension and both rear undersills

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,541 miles

corrison and wear on front brake disks

front number plate damaged BORDERLINE

slight wear in near side rear anti roll bar link joint

Fail 2 Oct 2013 100,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrison and wear on front brake disks

front number plate damaged BORDERLINE

slight wear in near side rear anti roll bar link joint

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,642 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 369,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,747 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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AD04 HZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD04 HZV, 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 AD04 HZV registered?

AD04 HZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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