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AX04 BWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,526 mi
Last recorded174,526 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 174,526 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 174,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 145,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover defective

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 131,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 100,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 83,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 83,411 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 67,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

reverse lights inop

Pass 16 May 2008 67,850 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 May 2007 47,525 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 47,524 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AX04 BWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

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

Is AX04 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 BWE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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