2004 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · FL04 BWU
2004 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 129,571 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL04 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 129,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL04 BWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus C-Max (FL04 BWU) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”.
FL04 BWU Mileage History
- 16/02/2022118,563 mi
- 02/03/2023121,924 mi+3,361 mi
- 27/02/2024124,795 mi+2,871 mi
- 11/03/2025127,304 mi+2,509 mi
- 28/05/2026129,571 mi+2,267 mi
Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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