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BP04 KOU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,341 mi
Last recorded159,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 KOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 159,341 miles

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded advise to clean and "wax oil"

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under side components are corroded boarder line in places, inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 157,270 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under side components are corroded boarder line in places, inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,092 miles

headlights faded lenses

rear shockers minor leaks

Pass 22 May 2020 152,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 149,796 miles

Advise (waxoi)l to underside

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,408 miles

both front tyres on inside edge

damp around injectors

gear box mount

o/s outer sill front

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on inside edge

damp around injectors

gear box mount

o/s outer sill front

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 142,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken in bottom of cup (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,990 miles

o/s rear tyre misshaped

Fail 14 Jun 2016 137,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,675 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 132,661 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,855 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise perish cracks on o/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,619 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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BP04 KOU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP04 KOU, 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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BP04 KOU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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