MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
Bonnet release stiff
Some rust on underside, inc outer sills, may require attention soon
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both wipers poor
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)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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