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MV04 XZE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 113,163 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 113,163 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,785 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,893 miles

Both rear shocks dust covers are loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s front indicator is starting to lose its colour

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,893 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both rear shocks dust covers are loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s front indicator is starting to lose its colour

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,148 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

Fail 17 Nov 2014 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 48,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,709 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some damage to radiator surport

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some damage to radiator surport

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,413 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,238 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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MV04 XZE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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