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ML04 CMZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 CMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 129,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 May 2015 125,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 125,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,829 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

car overheating

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,051 miles

front tyres slightly scrubbing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres slightly scrubbing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,148 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2008 31,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 31,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,303 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 CMZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML04 CMZ, 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 CMZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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