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BT04 VXB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,378 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency could be better,advise

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,448 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,448 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,572 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 VXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 VXB, 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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What year was BT04 VXB registered?

BT04 VXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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