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MT04 ZXZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,434 miles

both headlights (beam image)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on chassis +sills +under sills +floors

Pass 28 May 2019 96,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights (beam image)

rust on chassis +floors +under sills

surface rust on subframes

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft bearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights (beam image)

rust on rear floors

Fail 7 Jun 2018 92,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft bearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights (beam image)

rust on rear floors

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,781 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both headlights (beam image)

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on rear under sills +chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,742 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both headlights (beam image)

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on rear under sills +chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,091 miles

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

o/s/r brake bind

surface rust on subframes +chassis +floors +under sills

tie bar bushes cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,582 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,571 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 72,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,897 miles

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

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,574 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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,537 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 37,985 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MT04 ZXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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