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AEZ 3238

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3238
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,280 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,217 miles

both front headlight images poor

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front headlight images poor

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlight images poor

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,727 miles

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

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

both front headlight images poor

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,908 miles

both front headlight images poor

Fail 27 Nov 2015 67,908 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)

both front headlight images poor

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,583 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Wearing On Edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers Door Mirror Loose Secured With Tape

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Pattens Poor

N/S/R Tyre Getting Close To Legal Limit,Worn Unevenly & Perishing

Steering Rack Damp

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,583 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Wearing On Edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers Door Mirror Loose Secured With Tape

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Pattens Poor

N/S/R Tyre Getting Close To Legal Limit,Worn Unevenly & Perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering Rack Damp

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre side walls perished

headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns poor

os mirror secured with tape

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre side walls perished

headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns poor

os mirror secured with tape

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,762 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

rear tyres perishing

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 50,760 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge - recommend replacement (main pattern OK)

rear tyres perishing

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 45,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge-Close To Legal Limit--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroding

Steering Rack Slightly Damp

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge-Close To Legal Limit--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroding

Steering Rack Slightly Damp

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pads seem low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,622 miles

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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AEZ 3238 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AEZ 3238, 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 AEZ 3238 registered?

AEZ 3238 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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