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AV04 ZGD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,561 mi
Last recorded132,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ZGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 132,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 119,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,635 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle only just pass emission test

Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear discs pitted

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

Vehicle only just pass emission test

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,088 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have small cuts to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,654 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 ZGD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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