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DV04 SZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 138,946 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 138,946 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,612 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,905 miles

Rear shock absorber foam bump stop deteriated

Strut top mounts noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2016 126,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,317 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,967 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,380 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,375 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,054 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,050 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 40,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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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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