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BP53 TLY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 164,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mounts worn

nsr spring incorrect position

Pass 7 Nov 2017 159,741 miles

parking brake light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 159,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 154,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heat shield loose and touching exhaust

Fail 4 Nov 2016 154,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heat shield loose and touching exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2015 148,378 miles

front b/discs corroded

front head light pattern poor

rear b/discs worn

tracking required

Fail 4 Nov 2015 148,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front b/discs corroded

front head light pattern poor

rear b/discs worn

tracking required

Pass 20 Sep 2014 143,686 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

electronic park brake not fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 139,168 miles

both front b/discs worn and corroded

both front bottom arm bushes worn

both front h/light lenses poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,430 miles

INJECTOR NUMBER 4 SLIGHT BLOW PAST SEALING WASHER

INJECTOR SPILL PIPES SLIGHT LEAK

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 113,430 miles

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

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

INJECTOR NUMBER 4 SLIGHT BLOW PAST SEALING WASHER

INJECTOR SPILL PIPES SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,986 miles

electronic parking brake warning on dashboard

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,008 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 TLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BP53 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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