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AU04 ZVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine revving at 1500 rpm at rest

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,825 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front trim missing

Offside Front tyre , shoulder wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine tick over high

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,138 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear no plate sighty delaminated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear no plate sighty delaminated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,079 miles

panel missing from o/s/f bumper

rear no plate has slight delaminatoin

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,079 miles

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

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

panel missing from o/s/f bumper

rear no plate has slight delaminatoin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,937 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate faded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

nearside beam image weak

offside beam image weak

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,107 miles

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,090 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management light

slight delaminatiom of rear number plate

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,090 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) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management light

slight delaminatiom of rear number plate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

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

OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERSHIELD FITTED RESTRICTING TESTERS VIEW

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,031 miles

rear no. plate starting to deteriate

unable to see fully under due to splash tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,414 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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AU04 ZVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU04 ZVG, 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 AU04 ZVG registered?

AU04 ZVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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