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BD04 PXS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,763 mi
Last recorded183,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 PXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 183,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 170,251 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,628 miles

Central Rear unable to test center belt as ladder loaded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 154,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear unable to test center belt as ladder loaded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear reverse light inop

Fail 4 Jan 2022 141,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,173 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 119,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,430 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,645 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both only just seem a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 73,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bad cracking in places (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

offside front tyre has splits on inner wall but no cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,988 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cannot open bonnet

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,768 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated.....front pads wearing low inner faces of discs badly worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear numberplate deteriorated.....front pads wearing low inner faces of discs badly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 44,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,560 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,822 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,493 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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BD04 PXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD04 PXS, 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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BD04 PXS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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