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ML04 UHV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 UHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 114,018 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,218 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing all of front suspention has slight wear n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,429 miles

Engine / gearbox mountings worn

Exhaust system - tail pipe mounting bracket snapped

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has a knocking noise when operating - advise further investigation

Fail 16 Feb 2016 92,429 miles

Engine / gearbox mountings worn

Exhaust system - tail pipe mounting bracket snapped

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has a knocking noise when operating - advise further investigation

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,572 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge and close to legal limit ....front wipers noisy...h/brake push bottom incomplete (works fine)..front lower arm rear bushes worn...front brake discs corroded....general rear suspension and component corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge and close to legal limit ....front wipers noisy...h/brake push bottom incomplete (works fine)..front lower arm rear bushes worn...front brake discs corroded....general rear suspension and component corrosion.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,492 miles

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

headlamp lens in poor condition...rear shocker dust covers adrift...exhaust hangers corroded and weak...front lower arm rear bushes separating mill light on ....noise on engine when runing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,492 miles

headlamp lens in poor condition...rear shocker dust covers adrift...exhaust hangers corroded and weak...front lower arm rear bushes separating mill light on ....noise on engine when runing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,257 miles

n/s fron t tyre cose to legal limit 2mm o/s front tyre 3mm both rear shocker dirt covers adrift

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,708 miles

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,518 miles

Handbrake release button damaged.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,518 miles

Handbrake release button damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,959 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Offside front tyre worn min 2.5mm.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,821 miles

screen wash jets poor

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,817 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ML04 UHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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