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CE04 BUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,119 mi
Last recorded152,119 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 BUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 152,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner of tread, cuts and splits

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,238 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner of tread

Both rear tyres have small cuts and splits

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2015 139,513 miles

N/s outer sill and wing damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on O/s/f wing

Slight play in n/s/r drop link

slight play in n/s/f head light

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs have surface rust

nearside front outer sill has damage

Fail 26 Apr 2014 132,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

discs have surface rust

nearside front outer sill has damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 125,846 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 125,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,735 miles

airbag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 116,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 107,516 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,232 miles

N/S/F sill damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,232 miles

N/S/F sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,692 miles

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

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 BUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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