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MT04 PLZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 139,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,711 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2013 83,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,898 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,614 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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MT04 PLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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