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NB04 BHP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,610 mi
Last recorded69,610 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB04 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2020 169,595 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,357 miles

All wheels are trimmed so unable to check nuts

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides RH and LH (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some underneath components to be checked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 147,012 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,074 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 131,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 123,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 114,449 miles

poor patterns to both headlamps.

rear number plate water damaged.

slight smear from wipers.

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

oil stain on engine,

play in o/s/f wishbone rear bush.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,837 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff & fray on belt edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,666 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff & fray on belt edges

Pass 11 Dec 2010 96,799 miles

both front tyres wearing low 205/55/16v

both rear tyres on limit inner treads 205/55/16v

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,570 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2008 74,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,592 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 54,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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NB04 BHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NB04 BHP, 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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NB04 BHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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