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BN04 WAE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 135,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray loose

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components surface rust

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,498 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak of exhaust gas (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front and rear of centre section and centre section to back section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 116,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to inspect rear inner brake pads without dismantling.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 116,916 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to inspect rear inner brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 109,783 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,782 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm scrubbed in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm scrubbed in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oli low

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm scrubbed in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cleaned lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm scrubbed in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oli low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 90,311 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 80,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge near wear indicators

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,983 miles

condition offside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,466 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,061 miles

condition nearside rear brake disc

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,455 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,110 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,104 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin.

very slight wear in offside rear link rod.

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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BN04 WAE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BN04 WAE, 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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BN04 WAE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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