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FJ04 RZP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,618 mi
Last recorded186,618 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 186,618 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 186,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 186,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 180,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 168,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 158,333 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 158,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 145,492 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 145,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,997 miles

slight noise on o/s/r wheel when rotated but no free-play and not rough

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,054 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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FJ04 RZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ04 RZP, 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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FJ04 RZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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