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MT04 HZM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,169 mi
Last recorded107,169 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,616 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,769 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear heat shield above exhaust insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 85,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,389 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,316 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,673 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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MT04 HZM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black 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 MT04 HZM, 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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MT04 HZM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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