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MV04 ZBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 152,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output not seriously reduced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output not seriously reduced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,711 miles

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 18 Mar 2015 84,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,133 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,640 miles

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 26 Mar 2012 61,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,231 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 ZBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

MV04 ZBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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