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BV04 WFJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,559 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 86,566 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,996 miles

dash warning light on

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dash warning light on

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

osr inner pad clip missing but pad secure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,991 miles

3x child seats fitted in rear unable to test seat belts

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

little movement rear park brake linkages

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

offside rear shock outer cover insecure

offside rear tyre scrubbing inside edge & sidewalls perishing

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 40,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2008 32,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,601 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,103 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 26,100 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WFJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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