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BW53 YHN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,645 mi
Last recorded143,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 143,645 miles

Front Bonnet lock broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 143,640 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear brake discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads below legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet lock broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 136,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 136,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 132,394 miles

advise rear suspension/subframe components corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 132,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear suspension/subframe components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,492 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 99,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,440 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,748 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,871 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,871 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,158 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,194 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 YHN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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