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ET04 NVZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 NVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,865 miles

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

Front Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers bump stops worn

Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight light beam pattern weak ( lens deteriorated)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 85,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight light beam pattern weak ( lens deteriorated)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,488 miles

Both front & rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 80,488 miles

Both front & rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,847 miles

Front Wipers noisy

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern weak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers bump stops worn

Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,521 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded lower

Rear both shockabsorber bump worn

covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2022 71,521 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded lower

Rear both shockabsorber bump worn

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,510 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch. due to corrosion at the bottom fixing point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch. due to corrosion at the bottom fixing point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,372 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,570 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,272 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,557 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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ET04 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET04 NVZ, 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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ET04 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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