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MT04 UTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,010 mi
Last recorded133,010 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 UTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,010 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 133,010 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,346 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)

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2016 119,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres worn smooth on outer shoulders

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

Nearside front seatbelt twisted

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)

Offside driveshaft support bearing rough when rotated

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Wipers not tested

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses stained requires attention.

front brakes pads worn low & discs worn.

n/s & o/s/r shock absorbers outer covers insecure.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 105,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes pads worn low & discs worn.

n/s & o/s/r shock absorbers outer covers insecure.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,635 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,795 miles

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

o/s number plate lamp broken but working at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,795 miles

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

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

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

o/s number plate lamp broken but working at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,846 miles

both rear tyre worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on iner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,591 miles

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

frount pads low/both rear tyres close to limits/rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,756 miles

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

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 UTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 MT04 UTU, 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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What year was MT04 UTU registered?

MT04 UTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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