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BT53 JTO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,464 mi
Last recorded118,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,636 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,634 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slighty frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,955 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,171 miles

lipo on discs

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,047 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,497 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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BT53 JTO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BT53 JTO, 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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What year was BT53 JTO registered?

BT53 JTO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is BT53 JTO safe to buy?

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