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MJ54 MJE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 MJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,116 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/F STEERING ARM

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/F AND BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,530 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,693 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 81,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,356 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,356 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,859 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,448 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,403 miles

off side front tyre worn (3mm)

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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MJ54 MJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ54 MJE, 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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MJ54 MJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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