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MJ54 OEW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,786 mi
Last recorded119,786 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 OEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 119,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 117,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 112,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not providing liguid at all (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine manigment light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,826 miles

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

Rear exhaust m,ount deteriorated

oil leak [gearbox]

Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,826 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust m,ount deteriorated

oil leak [gearbox]

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 87,234 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,404 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 61,644 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,346 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 49,346 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)

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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MJ54 OEW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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