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CE04 BTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,236 miles

both rear tyres starting to age crack between treads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,616 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 1 Aug 2011 101,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,418 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,245 miles

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

bellypan fitted

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not yet to cords

Fail 23 Jul 2009 83,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

bellypan fitted

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not yet to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,713 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,295 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,295 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CE04 BTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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