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BW53 AVN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 AVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 151,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 134,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,683 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 119,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam due to lens (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users excessive Black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r shock absorber week

Fail 10 Jul 2017 115,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r shock absorber week

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,098 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 109,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 92,315 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 92,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,058 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,095 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 46,100 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,881 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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BW53 AVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BW53 AVN, 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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BW53 AVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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