MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front door mirror indicator lens missing, but is still showing a orange light.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pedal rubber worn on edge.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smeary
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debound (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm warning bar worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debound (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body damage to o/s rear wheel spat broken o/s
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
coil springs getting rusty
coolant low
rear shock absorber covers broken
seat belts starting to fray on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smeary
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debound (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm warning bar worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debound (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body damage to o/s rear wheel spat broken o/s
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
coil springs getting rusty
coolant low
seat belts starting to fray on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Side repeater lens cover missing from Offside mirror
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Side repeater lens cover missing from Offside mirror
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HC04 BWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BWJ, 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 BWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 July 2004.
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