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HJ54 JKE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,385 mi
Last recorded114,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 JKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 114,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,581 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,031 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,972 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,772 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

exhaust system hangers deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,809 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,809 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lens opaque no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,013 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,316 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low. front brake discs worn corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,458 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing on edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,976 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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HJ54 JKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ54 JKE, 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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HJ54 JKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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