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BC04 WTD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 126,199 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,567 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 120,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,163 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields partially insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,866 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/boken

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,452 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 79,452 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,710 miles

o/s & ns wishbone rear mounting bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,900 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 20,069 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,780 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 WTD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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