CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE04 BTY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,123 miles

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,123 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear & corrosion.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,074 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear & corrosion.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,726 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge & has a nail in the tread.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 89,726 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge & has a nail in the tread.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,433 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,433 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2008 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,129 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE04 BTY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE04 BTY?

You can check the full history of CE04 BTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE04 BTY registered?

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

Is CE04 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 BTY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE04 BTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE04 BTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.