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AR04 FLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 75,005 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 75,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,981 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cover oxidised (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cover oxidised (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,353 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyre treads starting to step

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyre treads starting to step

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,547 miles

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

Steering operation feels slightly tight

nearside hub (CV) feels slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,148 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,087 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,588 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,537 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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AR04 FLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AR04 FLJ, 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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What year was AR04 FLJ registered?

AR04 FLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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