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AX04 BWC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,995 mi
Last recorded137,995 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 137,861 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,346 miles

Centre Front Lower plastic undertray fitted preventing a complete under vehicle inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cheld seat fitted restricting inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2015 126,346 miles

Centre Front Lower plastic undertray fitted preventing a complete under vehicle inspection

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cheld seat fitted restricting inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 113,344 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,442 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,442 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,873 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror slightly loose

suspect slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,873 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly loose

suspect slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,485 miles

Both rear tyre's cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyre's cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,634 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber casing adrift, not affecting operation

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,604 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,604 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,730 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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AX04 BWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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