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ML04 BNK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 BNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,887 miles

corrosion to the rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

total handbrake effort 16%

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,887 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

corrosion to the rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

total handbrake effort 16%

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlight images poor

corrosion to both rear coil springs

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2019 143,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlight images poor

corrosion to both rear coil springs

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,263 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,960 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake lever button missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,377 miles

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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ML04 BNK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 ML04 BNK, 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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ML04 BNK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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