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CP53 WTL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,247 mi
Last recorded141,247 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 WTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 141,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,429 miles

Minor surface corrosion Underside of body and suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 131,414 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser link fouling rear subframe gusset (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor surface corrosion Underside of body and suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,417 miles

Offside Front body panel/wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front body panel/wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front body panel/wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,055 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has a minor cut in tread bot not deep enough to expose cords

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,055 miles

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has a minor cut in tread bot not deep enough to expose cords

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,028 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

seatbelt latch modified or repaired, offside front

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

seatbelt latch modified or repaired, offside front

tyre has slight lump on inner sidewall, nearside rear

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front seat belt locking mechanism taped up

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,192 miles

Drivers seatbelt latch taped.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,192 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drivers seatbelt latch taped.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,074 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

front wipers judder across screen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,205 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)

dust cover on offside rear shock is insecure

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

dust cover on offside rear shock is insecure

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,398 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 20 Nov 2006 47,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 47,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CP53 WTL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP53 WTL, 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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CP53 WTL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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