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AX53 VJN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 VJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower WING HOLED (ADVISE ONLY)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower WING HOLED (ADVISE ONLY)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,959 miles

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE

NSR TYRE

REAR BRAKE DISCS INER FACE

Pass 26 May 2023 88,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 86,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,471 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DEBONDING

HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 18 May 2020 83,008 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated and have play

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Rear coils corroded

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 18 May 2020 83,008 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated and have play

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Rear coils corroded

Washer bottle cap missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 78,510 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Chip in screen

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Headlight lenses discoloured

Nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on edges

Nearside rear coil corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished and out of shape

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Play in both rear arb links

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 20 May 2019 78,510 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Chip in screen

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Headlight lenses discoloured

Nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on edges

Nearside rear coil corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished and out of shape

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Play in both rear arb links

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 25 May 2018 71,178 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both sides front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Slight play in rear arb links c

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,785 miles

Exhaust system corroding in places

Front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,458 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE DETTEROIRATED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 65,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADDED 1LT OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE DETTEROIRATED

EMISSIONS JUST PASSED - IDLE CO

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3. 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,629 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops are breaking up

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,140 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,630 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,630 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,668 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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AX53 VJN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX53 VJN, 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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AX53 VJN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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