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MW04 BBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 104,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 48,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 43,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MW04 BBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW04 BBU, 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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What year was MW04 BBU registered?

MW04 BBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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