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AV04 SGZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 166,644 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 166,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low, inner edge worn smooth.Replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low, inner edge worn smooth. Replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim fouling hand brake cable

Pass 19 Mar 2018 157,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 156,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2014 142,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 130,766 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2013 130,766 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,570 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2012 119,570 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)

both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

engine light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,450 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

rear discs poor condition

undertray damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,390 miles

engine managment light on

front tyres on wear bars

rear discs poor condition

under tray damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,388 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

front tyres on wear bars

rear discs poor condition

under tray damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 106,397 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 93,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,692 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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AV04 SGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV04 SGZ, 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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AV04 SGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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