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BD54 BXM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,038 mi
Last recorded131,038 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,038 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm STEEL CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER TYRE EDGE OVEL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER TYRE EDGE OVEL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEEL CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,047 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 125,047 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 125,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,290 miles

undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 109,260 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,903 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothside front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,745 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,787 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,794 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,853 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 23,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,258 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 12,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,037 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 8,426 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BD54 BXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BD54 BXM, 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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BD54 BXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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