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MJ04 VGU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also evidence of overheating (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face and nearside rear outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,186 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front X2 TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE. TRACKING

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 SHOCK ABSORBERS POOR

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,978 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced X2 POLISH (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure X2 BRACKETS BROKEN (1.7.3)

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

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front X2 TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE. TRACKING

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 SHOCK ABSORBERS POOR

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F outer road rim buckled ok at time of test recommend repair

N/S/R & O/S/R Shocker dust covers dropped from mounting point

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

O/S/F Headlamp slightly insecure with bonet up , but ok with bonet in closed position

O/S/R Tyre at 3.0mm centre tread and lower on edges

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F outer road rim buckled ok at time of test recommend repair

N/S/R & O/S/R Shocker dust covers dropped from mounting point

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F Headlamp slightly insecure with bonet up , but ok with bonet in closed position

O/S/R Tyre at 3.0mm centre tread and lower on edges

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,972 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,757 miles

n/s wiper poor operation

oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,106 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,053 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,146 miles

oil level below minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,614 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 VGU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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