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CF04 THZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,984 mi
Last recorded169,984 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 THZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 169,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 169,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 160,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,350 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 148,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,918 miles

front number plate discoloured

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in drop links

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,261 miles

offside rear shocker starting to leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear shocker starting to leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,530 miles

headlights discoloured

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,458 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,450 miles

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

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

headlights discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,533 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3 mm

headlights discoloured

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,904 miles

nearside wishbone bush worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,264 miles

nearside front wishbone bush worn

offside rear tyre on 3 mm and worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

nearside wishbone starting to split

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,205 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,307 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 46,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,673 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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CF04 THZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CF04 THZ, 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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CF04 THZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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