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ML04 ZSU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ZSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 129,327 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,638 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,453 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 122,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,450 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Front tyres tread depth

Headlight lenses ageing N/S and o/S

O/S/R anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight distortion front wheel rims

Wiper operation ?

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,450 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Front tyres tread depth

Headlight lenses ageing N/S and o/S

O/S/R anti roll bar link worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight distortion front wheel rims

Wiper operation ?

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,117 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to check adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,443 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,443 miles

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

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

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 ZSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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