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AJ54 REU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,259 mi
Last recorded169,259 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 REU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 169,259 miles

Emissions not tested emits excessive blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner and outer (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,271 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 148,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,200 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,496 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,496 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,297 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 16 Oct 2013 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 23 Oct 2012 93,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,787 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 62,312 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,037 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 REU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc 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 AJ54 REU, 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 REU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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