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AX04 BVT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,055 mi
Last recorded155,055 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 155,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,632 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 138,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,383 miles

1,small play to nearside steering rack end.2, child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,988 miles

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Jan 2016 116,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 107,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on dash

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on dash

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,161 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 57,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,875 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust shield adrift

very slight damage on n/s/f wheel outer rim

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,221 miles

Handbrake lever has push button missing but works ok.

Nearside front tyre has some small cuts in outer sidewall.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

There is some rust on inner faces of front discs.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 32,221 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Handbrake lever has push button missing but works ok.

Nearside front tyre has some small cuts in outer sidewall.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

There is some rust on inner faces of front discs.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f wheel distorted

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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AX04 BVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX04 BVT, 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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AX04 BVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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