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BA04 MKE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,254 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 126,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 114,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tear mark to n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front beam pattens are poor

center exhaust mount is rusty

n/s/f wiper blade is in a poor condition

rear exhaust mount has broken(exhaust is still secure)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front beam pattens are poor

center exhaust mount is rusty

n/s/f wiper blade is in a poor condition

rear exhaust mount has broken(exhaust is still secure)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,915 miles

bonnet hard to open

front beam pattens are weak

front headlight lenses are in a poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,971 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,232 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 MKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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