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MA04 VGJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 148,163 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 148,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,108 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,157 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,698 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,803 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,864 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,661 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 20,022 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MA04 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA04 VGJ, 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

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What year was MA04 VGJ registered?

MA04 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is MA04 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 VGJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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