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ET04 PXJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 PXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 147,592 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 147,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,659 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,582 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,139 miles

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

front number plate fading

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 77,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 61,513 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Unable to fully test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,437 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,437 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,447 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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ET04 PXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET04 PXJ, 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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What year was ET04 PXJ registered?

ET04 PXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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