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MJ04 LJX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

168,459 mi
Last recorded168,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 168,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary treads wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary treads wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel tank heat shied hanging loos

Pass 5 Apr 2018 161,404 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 161,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Output poor (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Output poor (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 151,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 151,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,608 miles

n/s/r nail in tread

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,533 miles

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

n/s/r nail in tread

unable to open boot to access shock absorber mounting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,741 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 128,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 117,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,784 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,734 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,325 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,820 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

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MJ04 LJX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MJ04 LJX, 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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MJ04 LJX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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