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FL04 BWF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,166 miles

grease around o/s outer cv gaiter

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes perished

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

srs light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,148 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,164 miles

headlight images poor (headlight lenses deteriorated)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,164 miles

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

headlight images poor (headlight lenses deteriorated)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,729 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,704 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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 16 Jul 2013 688,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,381 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 44,652 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery not holding charge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,870 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside mirrow glass cracked

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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FL04 BWF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL04 BWF, 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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FL04 BWF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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