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AJ04 VFR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,396 miles

damage to offside rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear cradle corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

damage to offside rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear cradle corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,702 miles

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 61,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,711 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear panel damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear panel damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,975 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear panel damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

offside rear panel damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,330 miles

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,777 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE PLUS CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,566 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,566 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,183 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,238 miles

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer support corroded.

n/s/r tyre cracked between sidewall and tread, but not to structure.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,855 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,602 miles

corrosion to offside front inner face of brake disc

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,408 miles

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,305 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 VFR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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