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BV04 USZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,449 mi
Last recorded106,449 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 106,326 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,433 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 90,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front drive shaft seal slight mist of oil

Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front ball joint dust cover split but prevents ingress of dirt

offside front drive shaft seal slight mist of oil

offside rear drop link has slight play

topped up engine oil to start test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,135 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 71,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,996 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,706 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,000 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,994 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,431 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 40,430 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,300 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,872 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil is low

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,842 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,546 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,429 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 16,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 USZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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