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BW53 UNJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,756 mi
Last recorded133,756 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,756 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level

Fail 3 Nov 2020 133,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,185 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 25 Oct 2018 119,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber showing signs of leaking and feels weak - recommend new

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,716 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,716 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,025 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,611 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,220 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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BW53 UNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UNJ, 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 BW53 UNJ registered?

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

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