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GJ04 JFA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 135,114 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Misting of oil around steering rack pinion.

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust boot adrift.

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

no oil showing on dipstick,2.5 lts added before carrying out emisssions test

Fail 30 Jul 2016 135,114 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Misting of oil around steering rack pinion.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust boot adrift.

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

no oil showing on dipstick,2.5 lts added before carrying out emisssions test

Fail 16 Jul 2016 134,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 115,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,208 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,208 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 94,354 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,682 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GJ04 JFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ04 JFA, 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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GJ04 JFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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