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AJ54 SHX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,288 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 68,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,999 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,999 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven O/S LOW (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,028 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,041 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 25,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2009 20,245 miles

all four tyres walls begining to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,315 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 SHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ54 SHX registered?

AJ54 SHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is AJ54 SHX safe to buy?

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