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CJ04 NVM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,410 mi
Last recorded136,410 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,410 miles

both rear lower reflectors missing

both rear tyres close to limit

off side rear light damaged

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,410 miles

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

both rear lower reflectors missing

both rear tyres close to limit

off side rear light damaged

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,836 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 120,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure along its length

near side rear shock absorber is weak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,287 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 106,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

TYRE O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,717 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

OIL LEVEL OFF STICK.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,914 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,914 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,814 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light lit

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,349 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,252 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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CJ04 NVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CJ04 NVM, 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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CJ04 NVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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