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NC04 PZE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 PZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 114,218 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 110,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,287 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread uneven and devoid of grooves, also 1.6-2mm remaining (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

MIL lamp illuminated

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 93,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust mouting brackets and joints heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205-55-R16 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner and outer beads (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Coming from behind under tray ()

Under Tray Fitted underneath

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

rear lower gear-box mounting becoming soft

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,940 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

rear lower gear-box mounting becoming soft

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,164 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 74,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 59,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,014 miles

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)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,014 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,590 miles

nearside front alloy wheel damaged

nearside rear alloy wheel damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2008 26,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front alloy wheel damaged

nearside rear alloy wheel damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,222 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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NC04 PZE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NC04 PZE, 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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NC04 PZE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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