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BT04 ZJJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,519 mi
Last recorded156,519 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 156,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 148,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 148,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 142,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,369 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2014 131,728 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 131,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 123,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 113,002 miles

Front and Rear tyes are different sizes

Fail 28 May 2012 113,002 miles

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

Front and Rear tyes are different sizes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,894 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,809 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,588 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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BT04 ZJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT04 ZJJ, 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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BT04 ZJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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