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MT04 ZWL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 128,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 128,308 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 123,174 miles

GEARBOX SEAL LEAKING.

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded TOP/BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 123,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD 1MM 195/60H15 (4.1.E.1)

GEARBOX SEAL LEAKING.

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded TOP/BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heatshield insecure

wipers smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,090 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s driveshaft seal leaking g/box oil

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,652 miles

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,933 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,879 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,879 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 ZWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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