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BD04 VUJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2019 104,699 miles

Front brake disc's in poor condition on inside

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front washers weak

Fail 23 May 2019 104,698 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc's in poor condition on inside

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front washers weak

Pass 26 May 2018 99,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 99,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 95,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 91,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Fail 16 May 2016 91,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 15 May 2015 87,366 miles

Exhaust clamp broken at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 83,485 miles

both headlamps outer lens deteriorated slightly

Fail 15 May 2014 83,469 miles

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

both headlamps outer lens deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 78,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 72,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly in tread area on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 53,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2008 46,135 miles

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

rear number deteriated slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,348 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 VUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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