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MV04 MZY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,855 mi
Last recorded144,855 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 MZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 144,855 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 131,776 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam images poor!!!

Fail 11 May 2018 131,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam images poor!!!

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 120,607 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor!

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,825 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor!

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

Pass 9 May 2015 95,819 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor quality

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

Fail 9 May 2015 95,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor quality

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2014 82,372 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 17 May 2014 82,372 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2013 64,444 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 46,668 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 46,668 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,428 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 20 May 2010 31,136 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edge

rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,775 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread bald on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,703 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV04 MZY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MZY, 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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MV04 MZY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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