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BV04 HHB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,031 mi
Last recorded148,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,031 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

no back seat to test used as van

Fail 6 Jun 2016 148,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

no back seat to test used as van

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 130,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock shroud insecure

offside rear shock shroud insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 106,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,180 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limmit

offside front tyre on legal limmit

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 26,178 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,399 miles

Offside Front 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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BV04 HHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV04 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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