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BV04 TYP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,259 mi
Last recorded170,259 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,259 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 170,259 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 160,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 160,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight aims weak (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake only just met legal brake efficiency

Fail 10 Sep 2020 149,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding on

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 141,442 miles

nearside front tyre worn/bald edges of tread

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn/bald inner edge

offside rear tyre perished around tread and worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn/bald edges of tread

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn/bald inner edge

offside rear tyre perished around tread and worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2018 130,531 miles

Both front headlamps starting to discolour

Oil leaks

Slight fraying n/s/r seatbelt webbing

Some rust on underside inc both outer sills, may require attention soon?

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2017 123,112 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Some rust on underside, inc outer sills, may require attention soon

Fail 4 May 2017 123,112 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component Major fluid leak, very noisy (2.3.3b)

Bonnet release stiff

Both front tyres BALD on edges

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Some rust on underside, inc outer sills, may require attention soon

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,996 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 102,057 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 94,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 94,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 87,655 miles

both wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2011 79,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 56,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Edges

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 16 May 2007 46,303 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 TYP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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