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HG04 BWJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 81,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 77,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 73,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 70,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 63,297 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,360 miles

Near side rear tyre wall damage and tyre out of shape

Off side rear tyre wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,908 miles

Near side rear tyre cuts on wall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,112 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,153 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads 90% worn strongly recommend nearside front tyre replaced

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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HG04 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 68.4%.

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 HG04 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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What year was HG04 BWJ registered?

HG04 BWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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