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BP53 WLF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,568 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2016 118,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres getting close to wear limit !!!!

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,223 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,173 miles

ALL TYRES FEEL WORN UNEVEN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN AND BUMP STOPS INSECURE

Fail 17 Jul 2010 87,173 miles

ALL TYRES FEEL WORN UNEVEN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN AND BUMP STOPS INSECURE

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,846 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,556 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 WLF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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