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ML04 PLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,597 miles

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs arms anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 102,568 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 102,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,066 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,703 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 71,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,431 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,027 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2007 17,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 17,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,579 miles

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

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 PLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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