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EX04 FZK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 FZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,980 miles

loud noise from engine bay

Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,980 miles

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

loud noise from engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,967 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,661 miles

n/s o/s rear suspension shocker dust covers come adrift and loose

n/s o/s rear tyre tread area wearing slightly unevenly but legal at test

Fail 14 Feb 2009 72,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s o/s rear suspension shockers dust covers come adrift and loose

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area wearing slightly unevenly but legal at test

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smear screen.

both rear tyres are wearing badly out of shape on inner surface of tread and also worn close to limit.

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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EX04 FZK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX04 FZK, 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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What year was EX04 FZK registered?

EX04 FZK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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