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BA04 LFR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,534 mi
Last recorded152,534 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2017 152,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

headlight need polish

Fail 15 Nov 2017 152,534 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

headlight need polish

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,855 miles

Front both front headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear osr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,843 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 137,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,938 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 116,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 105,635 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2011 90,432 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 79,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,907 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,907 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,027 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 LFR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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