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MJ04 VGV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,242 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm and outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,460 miles

NSF inner CV gaiter leaking grease slightly but would still prevent the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 102,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF inner CV gaiter leaking grease slightly but would still prevent the ingress of dirt

NSR tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,660 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,744 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,579 miles

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

adv o/s/r wheel is kicking in on top gap wheel to shock is less than n/s

adv this is a damage repaired car

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,594 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,862 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,653 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,277 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 VGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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