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BT04 JPU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,152 mi
Last recorded192,152 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 JPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 192,152 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer sills heavily coated in underseal

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn BOTH SIDES

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2021 189,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 189,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 182,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 182,502 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2019 174,331 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 174,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 158,202 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 158,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 148,124 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 148,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 140,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 140,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 120,608 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly insecure

slight seepage from both rear shock absorbers and covers insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 108,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,356 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,356 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate starting to obscure

wiper showing signs of wear

Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate starting to obscure

wiper showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 47,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,108 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 JPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JPU, 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 JPU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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