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MT04 UVE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,092 mi
Last recorded105,092 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 UVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,092 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,582 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 97,580 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,913 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,011 miles

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

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

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

engine emits light blue smoke at revs

Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine emits light blue smoke at revs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,567 miles

engine and gear box rattling

Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,567 miles

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

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

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

engine and gear box rattling

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bodywork damaged all round

eml light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,470 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bodywork damaged all round

eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,022 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and at 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,932 miles

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 UVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

MT04 UVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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