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MT04 ZVV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet catch fault

uneven tyre wear

Fail 30 Nov 2023 109,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet catch fault

uneven tyre wear

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 91,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 90,218 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 May 2018 90,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users BOTH headlights have no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2017 84,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 78,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 78,055 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 65,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2014 65,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 58,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 58,852 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,614 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 23 May 2008 32,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,744 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 ZVV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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