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AU54 ZFM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,527 mi
Last recorded93,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,527 miles

Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s front & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s front & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,979 miles

Nearside Rear QUARTER PANEL HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear REAR BUMPER HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 28 Nov 2019 87,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear QUARTER PANEL HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear REAR BUMPER HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear car has light damage on rear quarter

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear bumper has light damage

Fail 23 Nov 2018 84,806 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear car has light damage on rear quarter

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear bumper has light damage

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,504 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dustcover (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dustcover (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

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

child seat

Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

child seat

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,565 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 45,224 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,280 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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AU54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 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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AU54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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