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FM53 BWY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension and chassis components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 101,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension and chassis components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,061 miles

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

both headlight images getting poor

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,076 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre show signs perishing on the outer edge and side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm worn on the inner edge and close to the canvas being exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,076 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre show signs perishing on the outer edge and side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm worn on the inner edge and close to the canvas being exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,845 miles

Child seats fitted to the rear

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seats fitted to the rear

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,438 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 38,448 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 38,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,934 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

gearbox oil leak

kerb damage to both rear tyres

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 30,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 27,543 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges †Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint †Slight smear from wipers

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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FM53 BWY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM53 BWY, 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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FM53 BWY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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