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AJ53 VPM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,176 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting broken.

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

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

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes wearing.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting broken.

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

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

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes wearing.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,255 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack slight misting of oil

Fail 11 Jan 2012 50,612 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,215 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2007 18,286 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 VPM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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