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ML04 PNX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,430 mi
Last recorded127,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 PNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,235 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2015 94,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight noise on steering on lock to lock [no excessive play or wear found]

some wear on front brake discs[inner face]

Fail 9 May 2015 94,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight noise on steering on lock to lock [no excessive play or wear found]

some wear on front brake discs[inner face]

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,588 miles

child seat fitted in back so full adult belts inspection not done

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted in back so full adult belts inspection not done

Pass 25 May 2013 84,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 25 May 2012 79,756 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 79,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs are worn

offside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs are worn

offside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 47,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,529 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PNX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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