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BV04 ZZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,302 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,283 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2015 101,283 miles

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,412 miles

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated/perished/worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion underside

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosionon rear discs

slight damage to sills

Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosionon rear discs

slight damage to sills

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 22,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,091 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 ZZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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