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BW53 UBF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,990 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,988 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded versus (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 2012 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking 2009

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

offside front tyre perished 2012

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust mount broken but system remains supported

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,786 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,317 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 UBF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BW53 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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