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CJ04 SBZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,206 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,899 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and rubber (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a complete check of boot area was not possible due to contents

air bag warning light indicates a fault

both front inner brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,243 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a complete check of boot area was not possible due to contents

air bag warning light indicates a fault

both front inner brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,534 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 SBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJ04 SBZ, 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 CJ04 SBZ registered?

CJ04 SBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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