CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ04 GRJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,739 mi
Last recorded145,739 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 GRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,739 miles

Outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake fluid master cylinder insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,413 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,359 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,944 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,378 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and cross member.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 126,378 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Knocking from rear, possible anti roll bar link.

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and cross member.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 126,369 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension components corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

corrosion to both sides rear inner sill areas.

corrosion to off side rear chassis

inner front brake pads appear to be getting low.

knocking noise from rear of vehicle.

oil leak

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,837 miles

hand brake effort 16% min requirement for mot

unable to obtain smoke test

Fail 16 Nov 2016 120,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake effort 16% min requirement for mot

unable to obtain smoke test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,788 miles

hand brake effort just passed at 16%

near side front shock absorber damp

rear registration plate poor

slight chip to centre windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,811 miles

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

both front headlamp beam patterns poor.

both front headlamps lenses poor.

coolant level low.

rear registration plate poor.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front headlamp beam patterns poor.

both front headlamps lenses poor.

both rear shock absorber covers damaged/broken.

both rear shock absorbers spoongy.

coolant level low.

rear registration plate poor.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,769 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers detached.

oil leak at injectors.

slight damage to centre lower windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,793 miles

number 1 injector leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,068 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming low.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,983 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ04 GRJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJ04 GRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ04 GRJ?

You can check the full history of KJ04 GRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ04 GRJ registered?

KJ04 GRJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is KJ04 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ04 GRJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ04 GRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ04 GRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.