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BD53 ZCF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,110 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket broken but exhaust system still fully supported

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,110 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket broken but exhaust system still fully supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate ok at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,835 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate ok at time of test

rear tyres feathered on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 38,113 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 33,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,452 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 19,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,373 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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BD53 ZCF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD53 ZCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 ZCF registered?

BD53 ZCF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BD53 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ZCF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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