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ML04 UHB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,165 mi
Last recorded131,165 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 UHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 131,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 131,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Quite a dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edge - Suggest replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, very near limit/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 123,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, very near limit/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,342 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s +n/s ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 100,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s +n/s ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,080 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,821 miles

Offside rear tyre split and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre split and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,479 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,076 miles

rear brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,662 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 18,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,467 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 UHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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