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HC04 BFP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in waste oil.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,696 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

both rear tyres getting perished

play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

vehicles suspension heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

both rear tyres getting perished

play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

vehicles suspension heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicles suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicles suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,968 miles

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

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

vehicles suspension very rusty in areas

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,544 miles

play in nearside front steering arm (recommend attention)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,428 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,889 miles

TYRES-Most worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,912 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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HC04 BFP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HC04 BFP, 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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HC04 BFP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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