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MJ54 SXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,320 mi
Last recorded133,320 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 SXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,320 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 133,309 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 124,276 miles

headlamp aims poor

movement in front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,129 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,666 miles

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

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

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)

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 SXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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