MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Arch liner slightly loose
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both distorted aim from product on lense (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Arch liner slightly loose
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Head lights lens deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Engine mounting perished
Rear Bump stops perished
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Noise on turn with load (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Weak on Bounce (2.7.3)
Rear shock absorber foam bump stop deteriated
Strut top mounts noisy
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner edges and O/s/f outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush on arm ) (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear shock absorber foam bump stop deteriated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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DV04 SZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DV04 SZJ, 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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DV04 SZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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