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DV04 BVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,012 mi
Last recorded162,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 162,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 161,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 156,260 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,217 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake disc inner faces rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,979 miles

headlamps faded

suspension rear corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe blowing (7.1.2)

headlamps faded

suspension rear corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,107 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2009 23,980 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2008 17,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,719 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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DV04 BVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV04 BVG, 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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DV04 BVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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