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BC04 SMX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,062 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,089 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,268 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,445 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 SMX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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