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BP04 UMB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 111,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 108,722 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 105,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 102,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,038 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on side wall

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,731 miles

nearside front wheel bearing starting to develop noise

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,973 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,210 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 70,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 34,037 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BP04 UMB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP04 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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