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BV04 JUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 JUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,904 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,883 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 108,789 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,264 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,200 miles

Bonnet won't open

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (discoloured) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet won't open

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (discoloured) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush compensating bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush compensating bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres cracking and prerishing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,611 miles

advise rear wiper split

advise tyres perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,529 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

advise rear wiper split

advise steering rack worn n/s front/noisy

advise tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,626 miles

advise part worn tyres fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shocker bump rubbers split.

slight corrosion to front discs.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,651 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 40,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,852 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 JUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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