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L7 BJD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,482 miles

Nearside washer jet aimed too high

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,936 miles

PARKING BRAKE RECORDED 17% OVERALL.IT MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,820 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 155kgf no lock out & offside 150kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 155kgf no lock out & offside 150kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,043 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper blades noisey in operation

Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,759 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slighty worn and pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 71,759 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slighty worn and pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2010 66,635 miles

front brake discs scored/lipped

minor screen chips

n/s/r and o/s/r shocks dust covers split

reverse lamp n/w

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,140 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks covers adrift

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,085 miles

n/s wiper blade smears and judders

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,403 miles

shoulder wear to both front tyres

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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L7 BJD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 BJD, 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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L7 BJD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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