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FJ04 RZS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,951 mi
Last recorded129,951 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

injector seals leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2023 129,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

injector seals leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre small lumps in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre small lumps in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 108,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,612 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,248 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

r/shock absorbers o/s and n/s top bump stops deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2009 77,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,287 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f hub cap missing

Fail 7 Feb 2007 52,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f hub cap missing

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 RZS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZS, 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 FJ04 RZS registered?

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

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