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AO04 ZGW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

273,356 mi
Last recorded273,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 273,356 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s lower wings corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Jan 2021 273,337 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s lower wings corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Jul 2019 259,519 miles

Front headlamp beam patter poor but readable

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 248,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 238,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 224,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 199,965 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 176,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 176,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 154,319 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,859 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,095 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,524 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front no. plate cracked

o/s/r door dented

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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AO04 ZGW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO04 ZGW, 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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AO04 ZGW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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