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AX04 BVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,230 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes - perished

Fail 5 Aug 2015 90,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes - perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,303 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 76,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,225 miles

Both rear tyres distorting slightly

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,225 miles

Both rear tyres distorting slightly

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX04 BVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 BVU registered?

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

Is AX04 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 BVU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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