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AJ04 RWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,021 mi
Last recorded159,021 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 147,237 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 147,158 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 138,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces adversely worn and o/s f face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pattern weak on headlamps . Lenses breaking down

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating slight swelling near joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive particulate fluid tank minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspect broken under plastic cover lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces adversely worn and o/s f face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, pads metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pattern weak on headlamps . Lenses breaking down

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating slight swelling near joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive particulate fluid tank minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,142 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 128,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,635 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,614 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,351 miles

advise front pads getting slightly worn

strong advise front screen chipped zone a right on the limit

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,835 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,843 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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AJ04 RWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ04 RWE, 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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AJ04 RWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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