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AJ54 DFA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,502 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,942 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,798 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,727 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,373 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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AJ54 DFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ54 DFA, 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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AJ54 DFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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