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FG04 ZVY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,620 mi
Last recorded115,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,695 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 112,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,023 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 105,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,655 miles

Headlight beam patterns are a little poor. Recommend that the headlight glasses are polished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,623 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,603 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,083 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,209 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,847 miles

both front tyres are very close to the legal limit. Recommend that they are renewed

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are very close to the legal limit. Recommend that they are renewed

Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,315 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre in very poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front wiper poor

Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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FG04 ZVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FG04 ZVY, 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 FG04 ZVY registered?

FG04 ZVY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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