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MW04 BZH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,725 mi
Last recorded70,725 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,725 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,601 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 65,601 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 60,443 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,023 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing judders

Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing judders

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges, o/s/f tyre cut not to excess

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,073 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 46,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,118 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,934 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,856 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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MW04 BZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW04 BZH, 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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MW04 BZH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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