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AO54 VBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 132,616 miles

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

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

bonnet catch damaged

drivers sill corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch damaged

drivers sill corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,184 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,289 miles

engine oil level was very low-have topped up

marginal oil weeping to offside rear shock absorber

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level was very low -have topped up

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,221 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,819 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AO54 VBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO54 VBG, 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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AO54 VBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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