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ML04 BVH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,113 mi
Last recorded75,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 BVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 75,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brakes stiff in operation

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2018 71,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive C O EMISSIONS TOO HIGH (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH WILL NOT LOCK (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 68,646 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 May 2017 68,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ALONG FULL LENGTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S REAR BRAKE PAD AT LEGAL LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,990 miles

osr tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,234 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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 BVH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML04 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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