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BC04 PLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 105,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,240 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 95,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine idle speed on legal limit [very high]

rear brake pads very low /discs poor witnessed while changing hand brake cable

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine idle speed on legal limit [very high]

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,644 miles

aux belt starting to fray

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,387 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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BC04 PLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC04 PLJ, 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 BC04 PLJ registered?

BC04 PLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BC04 PLJ safe to buy?

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