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AX04 ZTB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,771 mi
Last recorded184,771 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 ZTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 184,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock dust covers worn and suspension arms slight corroded

under trays

Pass 28 Sep 2018 172,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock dust covers worn

under trays

Fail 28 Sep 2018 172,306 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock dust covers worn

under trays

Pass 27 Sep 2017 163,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shocks dust covers worn

under trays

Fail 27 Sep 2017 163,216 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shocks dust covers worn

under trays

Pass 29 Sep 2016 154,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock dust covers worn

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 154,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock dust covers worn

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock dust covers worn slight misting of oil

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front light lens misty

rear brake pads slight worn

under trays

Fail 29 Sep 2015 135,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock dust covers worn slight misting of oil

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front light lens misty

rear brake pads slight worn

under trays

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads slight worn

front light lens slight worn

Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads slight worn

front light lens slight worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,738 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

head light lens slight worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 107,738 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

head light lens slight worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,821 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split away

Both headlamp units not showing clear beams

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,674 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,079 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AX04 ZTB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX04 ZTB, 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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AX04 ZTB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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