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MH04 VCV

2004 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford C-max77,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 VCV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,763 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,809 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 28 Feb 2014 66,985 miles

Headlamp aim poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,468 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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MH04 VCV is a 2004 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH04 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MH04 VCV registered?

MH04 VCV is a 2004 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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The MOT history for MH04 VCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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