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AJ04 SFX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 111,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (very poor condition) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre very low pressure ()

Oil leak ()

both front headlight images just acceptable

front wipers not tested

throttle sticking open

Pass 18 May 2017 103,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Pass 18 May 2016 93,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 93,271 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,804 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,972 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,380 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SFX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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