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BD04 VTX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,293 mi
Last recorded149,293 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,631 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 147,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,590 miles

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

nearside front wing slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front wing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 85,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 19,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,598 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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 VTX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD04 VTX, 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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What year was BD04 VTX registered?

BD04 VTX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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