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HD04 MLZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 117,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,648 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,757 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 103,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,173 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,173 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,585 miles

Both front suspension strut legs/shock absorbers are damp with oil

Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are badly worn and causing the tyres to wear excessively on the inside edges

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly misting but the images are good

Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Part of the n/s/f wing plastic liner has snapped off but it is secure

The n/s windscreen wiper arm plastic cover is missing

The o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are 2.5mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/f and o/s/r is 4mm (o/s/r is perished)

There are various slight engine oil and induction leaks

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Both front suspension strut legs/shock absorbers are damp with oil

Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are badly worn and causing the tyres to wear excessively on the inside edges

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly misting but the images are good

Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Part of the n/s/f wing plastic liner has snapped off but it is secure

The front brake pads are over half worn

The n/s windscreen wiper arm plastic cover is missing

The o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are 2.5mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/f and o/s/r is 4mm (o/s/r is perished)

There are various slight engine oil and induction leaks

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,528 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes split/perished

N/s wiper arm plastic cover missing

O/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Slight leak from the exhaust front pipe joint

Under body dry/corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various engine slight oil leaks

Various stone chips in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, o/s/r 4mm. legal minimum limit is 1.6mm

Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front and rear washer pumps working the wrong way round

Front suspension arm rear bushes split/perished

N/s wiper arm plastic cover missing

O/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under tray insecure

Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Secondary bonnet catch badly worn

Slight leak from the exhaust front pipe joint

Turbo hose insecure

Under body dry/corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various engine slight oil leaks

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,023 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,635 miles

Engine tray damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dust cover on N/S/R shock deteiorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,635 miles

Engine tray damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

dust cover on N/S/R shock deteiorated

Pass 31 May 2012 38,933 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 38,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,415 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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HD04 MLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HD04 MLZ, 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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HD04 MLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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