MOT Status
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106,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front exhaust bracket broken
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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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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