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HC04 BWJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

235,798 mi
Last recorded235,798 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 235,798 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 230,042 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 230,015 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 217,508 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 217,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 202,460 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 202,460 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 188,402 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 188,402 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 170,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side repeater lens cover missing from Offside mirror

Fail 26 Nov 2012 170,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 151,674 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 151,674 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,505 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 117,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,923 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,419 miles

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?

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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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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