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BA04 LHV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level indiactor and parking brake indicator on permenantly

engine system fault

Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level indiactor and parking brake indicator on permenantly

engine system fault

electronic parking brake failure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,457 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,849 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,804 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 23,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 23,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,855 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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BA04 LHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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