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BC04 SVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,733 mi
Last recorded124,733 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,082 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket is broken/corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,940 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket is broken/corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,919 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 82,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,699 miles

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

front number plate chipped / cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate chipped / cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,709 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2011 59,709 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,883 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside centre seatbelt claspe requires attention soon (sticking slightly)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,593 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,694 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)

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 SVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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