MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper damaged
oil leak gearbox seal
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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ML04 JWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2004.
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