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MJ54 SXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,799 miles

park brake travel

slight wear on front brake discs and pads

Fail 14 Mar 2016 109,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake travel

slight wear on front brake discs and pads

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,912 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition and movment in both front rear wishbone bushs

condition both headlamp glasses

corrosion on rear sub frame/suspension and undersills

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,348 miles

condition near side and off side headlamp glasses and beam intensity

condition near side front and off side front rear wishbone bushes

fluctuation on rear brakes

off side rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,710 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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MJ54 SXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ54 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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