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BV04 VNX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,315 mi
Last recorded130,315 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,315 miles

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

both front tyres worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,059 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet key lock loose

Pass 4 Jul 2012 140,068 miles

Airbag Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Airbag Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,547 miles

Front brake discs slight worn

O/s driveshaft bearing worn

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 130,547 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs slight worn

O/s driveshaft bearing worn

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,973 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet key stiff to open lock

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dense black smoke during acceleration

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,385 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 99,400 miles

corrosion/lipp to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

n/s/r tyre feathering/bold on outer edge of tread wearing heavly on edge of tread/side wall (recommend tyre)some sighs of damaged ect

o/s/r tyre feathering getting low on edge of tread

tyres tread showing sighs of getting hot ect

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,862 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 VNX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNX, 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 VNX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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