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BC04 SKV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,453 mi
Last recorded141,453 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 141,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 141,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 135,431 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 135,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,800 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 106,551 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 100,728 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 100,653 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 96,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 96,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,486 miles

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

both h/lamp lenses tarnished,patterns within limits

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,285 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,285 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,628 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres getting loe,inner edges worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,561 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,561 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 19,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 7,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

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 SKV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

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

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