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BW53 YGL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,879 miles

Both front wing panels corroded/damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,045 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 103,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,642 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,175 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,674 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,674 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,553 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 79,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,201 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,503 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,858 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,238 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,517 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 7,554 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 YGL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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