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BC04 WLB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brakes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brakes slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,720 miles

front discs lipped

offside rear shock plastic cover loose

rear discs lipped

slight perrishing to antirollbar o boshes

slight play to both bottom ball joints

washer bottle filler cap missing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,718 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped

offside rear shock plastic cover loose

rear discs lipped

slight perrishing to antirollbar o boshes

washer bottle filler cap missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,967 miles

all alloy wheel centre caps are loose

engine covers and undershielding in place

engine fault light is lit

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

windowscreen washer bottle cap is missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all alloy wheel centre caps are loose

engine covers and undershielding in place

engine fault light is lit

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

windowscreen washer bottle cap is missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cant fully inspect lower coils of rear springs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,063 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 52,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,098 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 WLB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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