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AP04 MDZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 145,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,507 miles

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

bonnet is hard to open

rear heat shield on exhaust is loose

Fail 8 Jan 2018 135,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

bonnet is hard to open

rear heat shield on exhaust is loose

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 121,720 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,006 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,290 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,040 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play // both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,113 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,096 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes perished// n/s/r droplink has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,606 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2007 23,763 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP04 MDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP04 MDZ, 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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AP04 MDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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