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BW04 HSY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 150,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 141,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,112 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level low - topped up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level low - topped up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,245 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)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 107,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,895 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)

Offside inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,895 miles

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

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)

Offside inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,355 miles

small chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,820 miles

rear number plate backing becoming dirty

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate backing becoming dirty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,423 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, n/s only just passable. small cuts in both also.

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 HSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BW04 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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