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FG04 ZVT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 124,373 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged / cracked broken (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower wing area corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to cords Zero tread inner shoulder / perishing tyre size 205 /55 x16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished cords exposed cracks / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Advise engine bay area ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears outer casings / also upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,692 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres tyre size 205/55 x16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Bottom buckle will not engage (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly lower base (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres tyre size 205/55 x16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,450 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,444 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 113,002 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,705 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,704 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,931 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 90,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Front disks lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,424 miles

front wish bone rear bushes soft

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,424 miles

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

front wish bone rear bushes soft

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,644 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 50,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,087 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,584 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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FG04 ZVT 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 60%.

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 FG04 ZVT, 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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FG04 ZVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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