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BP53 VUL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 95,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 90,704 miles

Electronic boot switch inoperative. However still opens with key manually.

Gearbox damp with fluid

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 90,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic boot switch inoperative. However still opens with key manually.

Gearbox damp with fluid

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 86,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch biting point high

Fail 11 May 2021 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch biting point high

Pass 4 May 2020 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2020 84,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2019 82,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,391 miles

Front Both inner cv boots are leaking very slight amount of fluid.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded bottom of the springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Both inner cv boots are leaking very slight amount of fluid.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded bottom of the springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,277 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outter wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front advise close to limit

Pass 14 May 2016 75,565 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bush worn to limits

both rear anti roll bar links worn

both rear coil springs corrroded

Fail 11 May 2016 75,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bush worn to limits

both rear anti roll bar links worn

both rear coil springs corrroded

Pass 9 May 2015 70,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre bald on very inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front headlight lenses cloudy

offside rear tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 63,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt badly worn

both rear tyres bald on very inner edges

Fail 23 May 2014 63,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt badly worn

both rear tyres bald on very inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 54,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 May 2012 47,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2011 42,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 42,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 21,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,654 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 VUL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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