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DA04 JVF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,406 mi
Last recorded91,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 JVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,406 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover broken

Fail 23 Apr 2019 91,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover broken

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,967 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,967 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,771 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lenses (1.7.5a)

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion ( rear )

slight irregular feel/wear at offside and nearside front tyres

wheel trims, engine and part underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,528 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating

rear underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight deterioration/cracking at offside front tyre valve assembly

slight weak action at front windscreen washers

Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,528 miles

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

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

head lamp lenses deteriorating

rear underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight deterioration/cracking at offside front tyre valve assembly

slight weak action at front windscreen washers

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,028 miles

handbrake cable close to exhaust

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting edge worn and wear @2/2.5mm (limit1.6mm)

offside rear tyre tread cracking and wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

vehicles internal headlamp height adjustment reset to zero

wheel trims, engine and part under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount corroded and fractured

front brake disc inner faces corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating slightly affecting light outpt/pattern

irregular feel/inner edge wear at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting, low pressure and slight inner edge wear ( general wear @3mm limit 1.6mm )

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint ( recom replacement )

slight sidewall/tread cracking at offside rear tyre

smear at front wiper blades

wheel trims, engine and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,861 miles

1x centre/rear exhaust bracket/mount fractured

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

slight irregular wear/feel at both front tyres

wheel trims, engine and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2013 65,861 miles

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

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

1x centre/rear exhaust bracket/mount fractured

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

offside and nearside headlamp lens deterioration

slight irregular wear/feel at both front tyres

smear at front wiper blades

wheel trims, engine and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,700 miles

slight lift at nearside rear shock absorber

wheel trims,engine covers and part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2012 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

irregular feel/wear at both rear tyres giving rise to major road tyre noise

nearside rear tyre has irregular feel/wear at inner edge wear close/at 1.6mm limit ( recom replacement )

slight lift at nearside rear shock absorber

slight smear at nearside wiper blade

wheel trims,engine covers and part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,198 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre has inner edge wearing, treads cracking and irregular wear/feel giving rise to possible road noise

o/s rear tyre has inner edge wear close to limit, tread cracking and irregular wear/feel giving rise to possible road noise

wheel trims, engine and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,638 miles

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edges wearing ( now ) at both rear tyres

Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edges wearing at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

recom replacement rear tyres then front to rear tyre swap

suspect front brake pads @ 50%

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,028 miles

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

slight inner edge wear at front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

slight smear at front wipers

wear at rear tyres @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

slight inner edge wear at front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

slight smear at front wipers

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing

wear at rear tyres @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,359 miles

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight surface corrosion at front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,030 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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DA04 JVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA04 JVF, 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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DA04 JVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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