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BV04 VHY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 112,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,987 miles

Offside Rear brake has a light bind

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill/arch

Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,972 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake has a light bind

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill/arch

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,001 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamps dirty no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 92,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

welded broken on front exhaust bracket

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

welded broken on front exhaust bracket

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,324 miles

Front wipers lightly smearing screen

Oil level low

Rear wiper split

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,324 miles

Front wipers lightly smearing screen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level low

Rear wiper split

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,428 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,428 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,671 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 VHY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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