MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general under body corrosion
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
front and rear exhaust mount broken
front disc corroded
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
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
o/s/r drop link dust poor
rear exhaust bracket broken but supported
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
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))
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))
both number plates poor
rear springs corroded
slight oil leak
both front tyre low on inner edge 205/55/16
o/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Nearside allrear seats being removed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
both driveshaft gearbox oil seals leaking
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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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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