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HJ54 WDU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 122,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlight pattern poor

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

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,530 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Front wipers judder

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Mist of oil around PAS pump

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

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

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Front wipers judder

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Mist of oil around PAS pump

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

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

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

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamps gone dull

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,024 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,396 miles

slight wear in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,857 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 WDU 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 83.3%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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