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BC04 WBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 132,579 miles

front number plate deteriorated, readable

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter deteriorated

outer sills have slight corrosion

plastic headlamp covers dull

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Mar 2016 127,311 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 127,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,055 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 109,918 miles

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

exhaust CAT not supported, [hangers rotted off]

Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust CAT not supported, [hangers rotted off]

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,001 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,932 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,932 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,484 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,006 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,067 miles

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

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 WBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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