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AJ54 WHL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,605 mi
Last recorded172,605 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 172,605 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 172,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 162,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rasr exhaust bracket detached but exhaust system still supported

Fail 2 Feb 2015 152,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rasr exhaust bracket detached but exhaust system still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2014 139,038 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2013 128,016 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f beam pattern becoming poor

o/s/f beam pattern becoming poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,383 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,143 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 94,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,262 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,484 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 WHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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