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MT04 ZRZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,541 mi
Last recorded137,541 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,541 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under sills have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 137,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under sills have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,118 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 135,103 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 128,078 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre inner tread worn uneven

Fail 23 Jul 2015 119,816 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner tread worn uneven

smell of exhaust gases

Pass 29 May 2014 108,774 miles

battery/charging light illuminated

front pads wearing thin

n.s.f tyre worn low in tread and very edgy on the inside

n.s.r tyre worn low and edgy

Fail 28 May 2014 108,774 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery/charging light illuminated

front pads wearing thin

n.s.f tyre worn low in tread and very edgy on the inside

n.s.r tyre worn low and edgy

Pass 8 May 2013 98,620 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight oil leake from engine

Fail 8 May 2013 98,620 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

slight oil leake from engine

Pass 3 May 2012 87,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 74,637 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,637 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 46,368 miles

air bag ligth on

Pass 16 May 2008 37,032 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,032 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,598 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 ZRZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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