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AK54 ZFM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 99,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,417 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,807 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 79,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,686 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,105 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,102 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2015 62,991 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 62,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,373 miles

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

front tyres worn close to wear bars

headlamp patterns slightly diffused

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,357 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Exhaust heatshielod loose

Headlamp lenses cloudy affecting beam pattern

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,357 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Exhaust heatshielod loose

Headlamp lenses cloudy affecting beam pattern

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,882 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,882 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,427 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,800 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,796 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,965 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,961 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,178 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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AK54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AK54 ZFM, 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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AK54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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