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BGZ 4973

2013 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus C-max65,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 4973
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 61,663 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,240 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,076 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 52,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 47,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,546 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear ()

under trays

Fail 6 Apr 2019 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some parts not inspected due to proactive covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,912 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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BGZ 4973 is a 2013 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 65,748 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 BGZ 4973, 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 13 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGZ 4973 registered?

BGZ 4973 is a 2013 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is BGZ 4973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 4973 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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