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BT04 BZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,246 mi
Last recorded77,246 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,850 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine check light on

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2017 70,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine check light on

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,624 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

MIL lamp displayed

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +out of shape/aging***205/55R16-91V*** ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,598 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer mirror casing missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

MIL lamp displayed

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +out of shape/aging***205/55R16-91V*** ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,311 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 59,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine system fault warning on

Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,615 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

dash indicates engine systems fault

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,104 miles

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

coolant low

washer jets only just provide sufficient fluid

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,559 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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BT04 BZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT04 BZJ, 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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BT04 BZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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