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ML04 GGZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 GGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,660 miles

engine warning light on dash

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s/r door inop

o/s/r seatbelt panel insecure

rear brake discs worn

rear trailing arm suspension bushes showing signs of wear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2015 122,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

engine warning light on dash

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s/r door inop

o/s/r seatbelt panel insecure

rear brake discs worn

rear trailing arm suspension bushes showing signs of wear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 122,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,286 miles

front brakes contain corrosion

n/s/f headlamp lense faded

n/s/r door faulty

o/s/f headlamp lense faded

rear brake contain corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses becoming faulty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,087 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 61,618 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,931 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 GGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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