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AO54 FHE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 131,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,531 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

headlamp lenses deteriorated giving poor beam patterns

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,505 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,221 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,744 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
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AO54 FHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 FHE, 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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What year was AO54 FHE registered?

AO54 FHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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