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MV04 MZP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 MZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,497 miles

Both Headlight plastic unit outers is fading, aim only just within limit

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 88,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both Headlight plastic unit outers is fading, aim only just within limit

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,460 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R seat belt inoperative

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,708 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,706 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat belt starting to fray

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat appears to be fitted incorrectly

front numberplate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,591 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat appears to be fitted incorrectly

front numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,520 miles

drivers seat belt is folded on the edge,n/s rear seat belt does not retract fully

front number plate is damaged advise replacement

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,479 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 23,479 miles

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

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

front number plate broke

nsr tyre on 2.4mm on edge

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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MV04 MZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV04 MZP, 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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What year was MV04 MZP registered?

MV04 MZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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