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FB04 FZC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,561 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,549 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,096 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front headlamp lens deteriorated and aim patterns just visable

Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs worn and lipped

front headlamp lens deteriorated and aim patterns just visable

Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 72,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,142 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray insecure

offside inner driveshaft bearing noisey

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear seat insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,911 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FB04 FZC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FB04 FZC, 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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FB04 FZC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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