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FL04 BWU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,571 mi
Last recorded129,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 129,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,304 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,271 miles

corrosion to rear underside and suspension components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,901 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to rear underside and suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,993 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,490 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,779 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 100,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,123 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,059 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,991 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,101 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,277 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,987 miles

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?

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 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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