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BV04 VDJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 109,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lens misty

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 100,718 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,453 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 May 2016 93,086 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 83,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013
Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,913 miles

Rear suspension tie bar bushes split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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