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ML04 ZHB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,281 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,116 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 132,672 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,705 miles

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

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

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

both headlamp lens faded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

corrosion on all brake disc

engine system fault on dash

Fail 31 May 2016 116,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,867 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to chords

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to chords

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,585 miles

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

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)

engine management light on.

front discs worn.

oil level low.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,954 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,954 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,948 miles

strong advise suspect offside front outer brake pad low. unable to check inner pad's

tread getting low offside front tyre

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 ZHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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