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CJ53 AYL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,544 mi
Last recorded132,544 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 AYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,544 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

interior mirror missing

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner s/arm bushes

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

interior mirror missing

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner s/arm bushes

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,278 miles

both headlight lens faded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,278 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

both headlight lens faded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,116 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheild adrift

Nearside regestration lamp contaminated and dim output

Offside regestrstion lamp contaminated and dim output

Oil leak from Offside driveshaft seal

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild adrift and vibrating

Fail 7 Apr 2014 114,116 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat sheild adrift

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside regestration lamp contaminated and dim output

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside regestrstion lamp contaminated and dim output

Oil leak from Offside driveshaft seal

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild adrift and vibrating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamps have gone dull

chips in screen

number plate lamps poor

slight play in both rear links

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,162 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel filler flap broken at hinge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,161 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition (worn and corroded)

Fuel filler flap broken at hinge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,592 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CJ53 AYL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CJ53 AYL, 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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CJ53 AYL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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