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FM04 BPE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,835 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens 'Fogged' (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens 'Fogged' (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front flex section in poor condition

exhaust rear bracket snapped off from tailpipe (rattling)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,002 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens 'Fogged' (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens 'Fogged' (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front flex section in poor condition

exhaust rear bracket snapped off from tailpipe (rattling)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,225 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

rear shock absorber dust tubes 'dropped' (sponge mounts failed)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 100,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

rear shock absorber dust tubes 'dropped' (sponge mounts failed)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,696 miles

top shocker mounting r noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,103 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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FM04 BPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM04 BPE, 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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What year was FM04 BPE registered?

FM04 BPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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