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AJ53 VJO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,566 mi
Last recorded136,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 136,566 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2015 136,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,257 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,080 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,080 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,447 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,021 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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AJ53 VJO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ53 VJO, 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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What year was AJ53 VJO registered?

AJ53 VJO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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