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MJ04 TBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 TBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front spring not located properly

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlight patterns poor

both rear shock upper shields insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside 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))

Rear exhaust has a effective repair

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear exhaust has a effective repair

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screen washer cap missing

Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screen washer cap missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 78,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front coil spring fitted incorrectly.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front coil spring fitted incorrectly.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,551 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,227 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,227 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,515 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

interior mirror wobbly

o/s sun visor loose

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,843 miles

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

front headlamp lenses discoloured slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,512 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,429 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,071 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

reversing lamp inop

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,121 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
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MJ04 TBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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