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FHZ 9103

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,510 mi
Last recorded148,510 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 9103
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,510 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 148,504 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 148,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 137,018 miles

Bonnet latch broken (Cant open)

Exhaust heat shields hanging off

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

Rear exhaust mount Deteriating

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,860 miles

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

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

Bonnet latch broken (Cant open)

Exhaust heat shields hanging off

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

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

Rear exhaust mount Deteriating

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,292 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure on middle box

rear exhaust hanger rusted off

Fail 19 Oct 2018 127,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure on middle box

rear exhaust hanger rusted off

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,718 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

both outer head lamp lenses weathering / beam image out put is on the limit

both rear shock shrouds are insecure

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

front under tray is loose

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,983 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,610 miles

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

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

headlight lenses are starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Oct 2015 98,600 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

headlight lenses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 85,720 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 10 Jul 2013 75,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,012 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,474 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge & should be changed

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,517 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FHZ 9103 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHZ 9103, 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 FHZ 9103 registered?

FHZ 9103 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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