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AJ04 SWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,148 mi
Last recorded122,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,375 miles

front protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

heavy oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

heavy oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both number plate lamps dim

engine system fault

Fail 26 Feb 2011 90,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both number plate lamps dim

engine system fault

Fail 1 Mar 2010 80,126 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,126 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 159,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AJ04 SWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ04 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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