MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
bottom of both front wings corroded
Front number plate slightly cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front link bar dust cover slightly deteriorating
corrosion to rear underside and suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front link bar dust cover slightly deteriorating
corrosion to rear underside and suspension components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear underside and suspension components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
corrosion to rear underside and suspension components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to rear underside and suspension components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges and cracking in tread grooves
Offside Front Tyre wearing edges and cracking in tread grooves
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)
engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges
nearside rear 205/55R16V tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear 205/55R16V tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges
nearside rear 205/55R16V tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear 205/55R16V tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front 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)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust shielding damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust shielding damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL04 BWU 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 FL04 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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