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MD04 XXZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 XXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,204 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 72,160 miles

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

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

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

Engine Management light on

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,601 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,294 miles

PASSENGER REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 30,150 miles

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

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

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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MD04 XXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MD04 XXZ, 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 MD04 XXZ registered?

MD04 XXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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