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BV04 HGC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,475 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,468 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded & broken

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,455 miles

front discs lipped

front head lights slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

n\s\r tyre slightly perished

rear discs lipped

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear wiper split

slight play in o\s\r anti-roll bar link

Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front discs lipped

front head lights slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

n\s\r tyre slightly perished

rear discs lipped

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear wiper split

slight play in o\s\r anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,354 miles

both front brake disks lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Nov 2013 61,354 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 48,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,122 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 24,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,149 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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BV04 HGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV04 HGC, 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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BV04 HGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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