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BC04 RXL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 104,383 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,449 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,349 miles

Emissions not tested incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer c. v. boot has pin hole

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c. v. boot has pin hole

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,453 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 74,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,121 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,625 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlight lenses poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,159 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 60,152 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,483 miles

front discs poor

o/s handbrake cable outer casing damaged

slight noise n/s/r

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,208 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,538 miles

rear pads very low, recommend replace asap

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 RXL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BC04 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

BC04 RXL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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