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MV04 PZH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,071 mi
Last recorded189,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 PZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 189,071 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear both side parking brake just met requirement need attention

Fail 8 Jun 2017 189,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear both side parking brake just met requirement need attention

Pass 14 Jun 2016 173,847 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 173,847 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 157,885 miles

ns/r tyre inner side worn

os/r light lense has slight damage

Fail 15 Jun 2015 157,885 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ns/r tyre inner side worn

os/r light lense has slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 140,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake lens slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner c.v gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 118,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dip stick snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,691 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,691 miles

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

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 PZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MV04 PZH, 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 PZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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