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BT04 SVE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,652 mi
Last recorded122,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,076 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,241 miles

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

headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 104,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 102,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,119 miles

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

adv headlights slightly cloudy

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,119 miles

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

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

adv headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,882 miles

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

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

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

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 SVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT04 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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