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AJ04 SZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,835 mi
Last recorded153,835 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 153,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2025 152,944 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 149,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 149,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,409 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,057 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,961 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,818 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 109,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,756 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 95,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 88,772 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,143 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,375 miles

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

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Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,744 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,088 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 SZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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