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CE04 BSY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,420 mi
Last recorded162,420 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 BSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 162,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 162,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 150,765 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 150,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 140,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 140,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 130,567 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 120,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 110,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 110,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,447 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 101,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,173 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 92,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 82,834 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 82,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,668 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 65,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,123 miles

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

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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CE04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CE04 BSY, 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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CE04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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