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BP53 VSO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,070 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,933 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - worn outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm and worn outer and inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - worn outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,142 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,671 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 66,838 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,324 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BP53 VSO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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