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BV53 VGD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,855 mi
Last recorded127,855 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,872 miles

Advise corrosion - rear subframe

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,352 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,356 miles

n/s/f headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,354 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

battery light on

centre exhaust heat shield loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,835 miles

centre exhaust shield loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres wearing low on tread edges

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,666 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre exhaust shield loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

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

front tyres wearing low on tread edges

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,389 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,348 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

engine oil level low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt slow returning

Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r seatbelt slow returning

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,887 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,892 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,928 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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BV53 VGD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV53 VGD, 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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BV53 VGD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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