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MT04 BHW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 BHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,340 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration unabletotest due toexh smoke and water (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 86,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,619 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,596 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,397 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,013 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,905 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged

nsr shoock absorber dirt shield loose

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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MT04 BHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT04 BHW, 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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MT04 BHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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