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BP53 TZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy engine/exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy engine/exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing liner dislodged

park brake 17%

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing liner dislodged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake 17%

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,541 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,840 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,003 miles

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

both front inner cv gaitors leaking grease

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,870 miles

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

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 TZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 BP53 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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