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HJZ 8753

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,517 mi
Last recorded139,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 8753
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,517 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,518 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s rear cracks on outer side wall and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n\s rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,049 miles

chip in screen in zone a less than 10 cm

Fail 7 Feb 2019 126,038 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n\s and o\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n\s rear bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s rear bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in screen in zone a less than 10 cm

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,918 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 116,917 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,302 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brakes slightly binding

under rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 110,302 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear brakes slightly binding

under rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,278 miles

headlamp lense deterioated both sides

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

headlamp lense deterioated both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,532 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges but no visable play in bushes/susp' arms.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,870 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,591 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 40,877 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 40,812 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,452 miles

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

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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HJZ 8753 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJZ 8753, 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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HJZ 8753 is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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