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BP53 NMA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,204 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,387 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 67,006 miles

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,851 miles

o/s head lamp lens slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,843 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s head lamp lens slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,179 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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BP53 NMA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP53 NMA, 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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BP53 NMA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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