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ML04 CGF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 CGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,444 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,324 miles

crack in the windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off on inner face (3.5.1i)

crack at the top of windscreen not affecting the drivers view

Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to engine over heated (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner track rod end heated but not excessive

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner track rod end heated but not excessive

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

crack at the top of windscreen not affecting the drivers view

Fail 30 May 2017 62,996 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,908 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,768 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,272 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,132 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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ML04 CGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML04 CGF, 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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ML04 CGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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