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CE04 VZG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,716 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,305 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear mtg corroded temporary repaired

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,904 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear mtg corroded temporary repaired

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,137 miles

NS wishbone bush weak

front tyre treads wearing on edges

tail pipe bracket broke

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,137 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads wearing on edges

tail pipe bracket broke

wishbone bushes weak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,491 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,124 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,931 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,760 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 28,553 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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CE04 VZG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CE04 VZG, 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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CE04 VZG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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