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DS04 RZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 RZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,410 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 131,409 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 130,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,156 miles

Ball Joint Gaiter Worn NSF

Both Rear Drop Links Corroded

Both Rear Drop Links have slight play

Drivers Sill Hard Corrosion, But not seriously weakened

Number plates worn, but still readable

Park Brake Effort Only Just met

Fail 10 Nov 2017 128,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush, Marked Yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked Yellow, Rear Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Ball Joint Gaiter Worn NSF

Both Rear Drop Links Corroded

Both Rear Drop Links have slight play

Drivers Sill Hard Corrosion, But not seriously weakened

Number plates worn, but still readable

Park Brake Effort Only Just met

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,043 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,742 miles

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

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

rear pads worn both sides

some wear to both front discs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear pads worn both sides

some wear to both front discs

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,213 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,271 miles

front and rear nearside tyres damaged on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,722 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,721 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

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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DS04 RZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS04 RZJ, 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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DS04 RZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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