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AX04 BWM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,600 mi
Last recorded151,600 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 151,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 151,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 142,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 142,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 137,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 137,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,279 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,894 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,269 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,248 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads are worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,718 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of tetsable items

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,383 miles

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,672 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

rear tyre sidewalls and treads are cracked

rear tyre treads are getting low on the inside edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,008 miles

rear number plate slightly distorted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,774 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen slightly

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 BWM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BWM, 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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What year was AX04 BWM registered?

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

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