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MA04 PZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

128,612 mi
Last recorded128,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 PZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,612 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 113,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,542 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 108,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,555 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 104,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,420 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,302 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

PAS belt loose

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 92,302 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

PAS belt loose

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,431 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

PAS belt loose

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,051 miles

PAS belt loose

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,868 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,866 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,563 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,325 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,280 miles

NSR shock absorber cover loose

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,848 miles

Fluid seepage from power steering rack

Fuel door broken

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Rear parking sensor missing

Various damage to vehicle body

Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,848 miles

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

Fluid seepage from power steering rack

Fuel door broken

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre bold on inner edge- recommend replacement

Rear parking sensor missing

Various damage to vehicle body

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,511 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

rust lip offside front inner disc

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,765 miles

Cant see most brake ppes etc due to covers

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,765 miles

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

Cant see most brake ppes etc due to covers

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet difficult to open

cant see rear brake flexi's

damage to ns of car

nsr shock cover loose

play osf inner track rod ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,598 miles

bonnet difficult to open

cant see rear brake flexi's

damage to ns of car

nsr shock cover loose

play osf inner track rod ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,626 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 29,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,844 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA04 PZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 MA04 PZV, 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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MA04 PZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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