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HJ54 JOA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2019 124,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 18 Aug 2019 124,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low just passable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low just passable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,908 miles

Corrosion to both front lower wings

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,124 miles

Damage to windscreen, not in drivers view

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Black catch (5.2.5a)

Damage to windscreen, not in drivers view

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,981 miles

Child set fitted unable to fully test seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,599 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,599 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,517 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,517 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2008 23,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,090 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,449 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 JOA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ54 JOA, 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 JOA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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