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BV04 ZYD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,128 mi
Last recorded105,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ZYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,892 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play in a ball joint

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

park brake efficiency only just met - park brake may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,466 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,463 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,295 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST PASSED (ON MINIMUM 16%) MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST PASSED (ON MINIMUM 16%) MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEARSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,940 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (MINIMUM 16%) - MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,939 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (MINIMUM 16%) - MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,038 miles

both headlamps frosting

front brake pads only visualy checked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,255 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,252 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE REAR (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,459 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP HAS REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT - LENS DETERIORATING/FADING

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,504 miles

front suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,708 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,380 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 10 Feb 2012 54,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,801 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,372 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,821 miles

Nearside rear passenger seatbelt not testable due to child seat fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,821 miles

Nearside rear passenger seatbelt not testable due to child seat fitted.

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 ZYD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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