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MT04 VBZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,780 mi
Last recorded174,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 174,780 miles

coil springs are corroded

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side front shock absorber is weeping oil

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

under trays and heat shields are in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,476 miles

Brakes are in poor condition

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion to underside

Front brake judder

Head lamp lenses are in Poor condition

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Tyres are nearing limits and in Poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2017 145,474 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes are in poor condition

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion to underside

Front brake judder

Head lamp lenses are in Poor condition

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Tyres are nearing limits and in Poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,280 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR CENTER SEAT

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

STRONG ADVISE ,BOTH OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both dip beam image poor

Pass 16 May 2014 115,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 107,679 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 85,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 76,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,451 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 68,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 68,582 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 53,403 miles

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

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

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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MT04 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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