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ML04 JWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,703 mi
Last recorded149,703 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 JWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,703 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 144,725 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 144,721 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,075 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,478 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 94,565 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,451 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,046 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,046 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,745 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,745 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,948 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,948 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,615 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 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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