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AW04 FZH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 122,221 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 115,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,772 miles

Front slight corrosion lower rear section of both front wings

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,513 miles

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

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

both front wings corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 91,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,219 miles

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

both headlamps pattern poor

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing strut pinch bolt (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamps pattern poor

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,567 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,192 miles

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

all tyres perished

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f wheel bearing seal failed

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,324 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,303 miles

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge/ uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly unable to carry out full check of wheel bearings

long travel on footbrake

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,818 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2007 21,608 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AW04 FZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AW04 FZH, 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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AW04 FZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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