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FN04 NMZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 NMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 133,730 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both hoses slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/also perished - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 133,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative aim does not adjust when switch is operated (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both hoses slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/also perished - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 131,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 131,650 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,605 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge / good tread

Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.5mm aprox' 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 126,883 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x inop' .... 1 x very dull ........... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.5mm aprox' 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,790 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak nearside area........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen stone chip centre area....

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16..inner side wall has several splits Also inner edge is VERY WORN.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak nearside area........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen stone chip centre area....

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,339 miles

Windscreen small stone chip centre area....

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,685 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs inner surfaces slightly deteriorated....

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding....

Windscreen small stone chip centre area....

Fail 26 Nov 2018 114,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside and offside brake discs inner surfaces slightly deteriorated....

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding....

Windscreen small stone chip centre area....

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,687 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Dec 2017 111,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,681 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,681 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,210 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,608 miles

both front dics's rusty on inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,386 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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FN04 NMZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN04 NMZ, 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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FN04 NMZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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