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EF53 BKL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,637 mi
Last recorded191,637 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 191,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 191,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear registration plate not fully secure

Pass 19 Mar 2020 174,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 159,624 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre has been driven on flat and sidewall strength damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 159,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nsr tyre has been driven on flat and sidewall strength damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 144,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 120,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,437 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 110,365 miles

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

Engine managment light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,788 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,834 miles

both front tyres very low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,834 miles

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

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

both front tyres very low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,665 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,174 miles

has slight damage on n/s/f window screan

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EF53 BKL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF53 BKL, 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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EF53 BKL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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