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BA04 FME

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FME
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,413 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both headlight lenses frosting

nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn

offside door mirror cowl missing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both headlight lenses frosting

nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn

offside door mirror cowl missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,718 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,015 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,165 miles

Outer two rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

**OFF SIDE FRONT,AND TO A LESSER DEGREE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN EXCESSIVELY ON INNER TREAD EDGES ALMOST TO CORDS**

Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,165 miles

Outer two rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

**OFF SIDE FRONT,AND TO A LESSER DEGREE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN EXCESSIVELY ON INNER TREAD EDGES ALMOST TO CORDS**

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,266 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 33,054 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,054 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BA04 FME is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BA04 FME, 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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BA04 FME is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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