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MT04 BWC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,858 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,858 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 67,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres starting to crack

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres starting to crack

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,474 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,137 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low pressure in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low pressure in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,520 miles

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

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

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

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 BWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MT04 BWC, 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 BWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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