CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ04 TAV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,994 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sill area

advise corrosion to various rear suspension conponents

advise o/s rear tyre under inflated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 76,994 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s lense (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sill area

advise corrosion to various rear suspension conponents

advise o/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight roughness through steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,252 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight roughness through steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,955 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 52,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Mar 2009 45,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,599 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ04 TAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ04 TAV?

You can check the full history of AJ04 TAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ04 TAV registered?

AJ04 TAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is AJ04 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 TAV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ04 TAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ04 TAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.