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MJ04 LNK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,482 mi
Last recorded126,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle and on chassis rail

Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front, beam image projection distored. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 120,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front, beam image projection distored. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,464 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front, beam image projection distorted. it would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required. (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in both rear tyres and weather cracks present

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.58 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,558 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,053 miles

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

heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights detriorating and starting to affect beam image

damage to ns outer sill

Fail 9 Aug 2013 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights detriorating and starting to affect beam image

damage to ns outer sill

nsr tyre perishing and cracking heavily

osr tyre perishing

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release mechanism becoming worn

both headlights slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing slightly

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf brake flexi slightly twisted

previous brake test advisory

slight damage to ns outer sill

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 70,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet release mechanism becoming worn

both headlights slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing slightly

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf brake flexi slightly twisted

slight damage to ns outer sill

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,821 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,743 miles

2 childs seats fitted to rear

Fail 7 Aug 2010 42,743 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)

2 childs seats fitted to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,557 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)

front wipers worn

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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MJ04 LNK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black 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 MJ04 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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