2004 Ford Focus C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BW53 ABV

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent mechanical failures. The most recent MOT test conducted on 21 February 2025 at 168,002 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This represents a significant improvement over the previous year where the vehicle failed to meet testing standards. The transition from failures to a clean test certificate suggests that the current owner has addressed necessary mechanical issues to bring the car back into legal compliance. At 168,002 miles, this 22-year-old Ford has averaged approximately 7,636 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 2,000 miles recorded between February 2023 and March 2024, and another 2,745 miles covered between March 2024 and February 2025. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and corrosion within the braking system. Despite the recent clean pass, the history of failures in 2023 and 2024 indicates a need for a thorough inspection of high-wear areas. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension geometry, including the bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on the Focus Max platform. Given the age and mileage, a physical check of the structural integrity around the sills and rear subframe is essential to ensure that hidden corrosion has not compromised the chassis. The buyer should also check for signs of binding calipers or uneven wear on brake discs to ensure the issues that led to previous failures have been permanently resolved.