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BW53 UEN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,600 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 42,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,922 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,337 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 39,635 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,635 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 38,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 37,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,459 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 UEN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW53 UEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 UEN registered?

BW53 UEN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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