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BC04 WPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,340 mi
Last recorded124,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 124,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Body component likely to become detached sill damaged (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 121,379 miles

Offside Front Outer wing sill corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 121,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,783 miles

Offside Front wing/sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges

Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing/sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,096 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,688 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,880 miles

HEADLIGHTS FADED

Fail 2 May 2018 102,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

HEADLIGHTS FADED

Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,683 miles

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres age cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,372 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,200 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 WPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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