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BW04 BXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 158,050 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2023 157,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant bottle empty

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,976 miles

front and rear exhaust mount broken

front disc corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 152,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front and rear exhaust mount broken

front disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,936 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r drop link dust poor

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

Fail 23 Oct 2021 149,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r drop link dust poor

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,870 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFF SIDE REAR CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 146,870 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFF SIDE REAR CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 144,206 miles

both number plates poor

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2018 140,592 miles

both front tyre low on inner edge 205/55/16

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,208 miles

Nearside allrear seats being removed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,038 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,473 miles

both driveshaft gearbox oil seals leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,858 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,858 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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BW04 BXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW04 BXU, 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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BW04 BXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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