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AR04 BKY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 123,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven low on edges

exhaust heat shield tank area loose

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,877 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on edges and becoming perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 118,877 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on edges and becoming perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 84,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,622 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 72,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 64,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,735 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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AR04 BKY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR04 BKY, 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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AR04 BKY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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