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FB04 FZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,973 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 92,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge suspect tracking out? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose on shocks o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose by fuel tank

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Fail 31 Oct 2023 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Retaining Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges New brake discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose by fuel tank

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,210 miles

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face New brake discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,352 miles

Central Heat shield loose

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

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose by fuel tank

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose by fuel tank

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,085 miles

Central Heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,486 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Slight bind on both brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,682 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES MIS-SHAPPED ON INNER TREAD AREA

FUEL FLAP COVER MISSING

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,681 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES MIS-SHAPPED ON INNER TREAD AREA

FUEL FLAP COVER MISSING

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,316 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,936 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,697 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,497 miles

unable to check spare wheel due to animal cage fitted in rear boot area

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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FB04 FZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol 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 FB04 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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