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BU04 DZP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 DZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,864 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 11 Jul 2018 80,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 38,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 33,052 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 33,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 25,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 20,386 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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BU04 DZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU04 DZP, 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 BU04 DZP registered?

BU04 DZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 DZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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