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BA04 MGE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,163 mi
Last recorded99,163 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,733 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,706 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 MGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGE, 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 BA04 MGE registered?

BA04 MGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for BA04 MGE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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