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FH04 ZVD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 ZVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2025 127,095 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,748 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 116,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,170 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,579 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket detached from the system.

Rear suspension subframe and attached components are corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached from the system.

Rear suspension subframe and attached components are corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,315 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,009 miles

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)

need's a tracking (g.e.o).....

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,791 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,237 miles

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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FH04 ZVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FH04 ZVD, 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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FH04 ZVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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