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BP53 WJF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,707 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 149,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 149,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,949 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,273 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 11,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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