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AO54 VEW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,770 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded/thin

puncture hole in o/s outer sill

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 14 Dec 2017 63,770 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger corroded/thin

puncture hole in o/s outer sill

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 62,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,825 miles

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes perished

wishbones bushes perished

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,825 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes perished

wishbones bushes perished

Pass 29 Nov 2014 49,335 miles

all tyres perishing

rear discs and pads wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,706 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,048 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 VEW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

AO54 VEW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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