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CE04 BVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,229 miles

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

child seats fitted and rear belts not fully inspected

Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted and rear belts not fully inspected

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,366 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front lower inner track control arm bushes worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlamp lenses deteriorated output slightly reduced

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,774 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 84,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2011 79,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight damage on o/s/ mirror

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,610 miles

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

O/S door mirror cracked,

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,588 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
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CE04 BVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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