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HG04 BWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 103,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 103,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 99,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 92,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,761 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 79,761 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,352 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted, nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted, nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F driveshaft inner boot weep of grease from joint.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F driveshaft inner boot weep of grease from joint.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,832 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

near-side inner cv boot insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HG04 BWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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