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HJ54 ZVM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,343 mi
Last recorded78,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,642 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,065 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,065 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,025 miles

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

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

both door sills damaged

handbrake low effort offside

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,019 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both door sills damaged

fuel cap damaged

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,737 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,737 miles

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

offside rear handbrake low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,300 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 ZVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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