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AV54 FYM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,964 mi
Last recorded154,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 154,964 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust head shield loose

Fail 25 Jul 2022 154,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust head shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2021 148,872 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills becoming corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inside edges not to cords at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2021 148,871 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills becoming corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inside edges not to cords at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2020 138,041 miles

Off side front wing corroded at bottom edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 138,041 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Off side front wing corroded at bottom edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

all tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,545 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

all tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pad getting down

Offside sill getting corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pad getting down

Offside sill getting corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,603 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

offside front headlight aim slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

offside front headlight aim slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,724 miles

boot switch inop

brake discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,960 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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AV54 FYM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV54 FYM, 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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AV54 FYM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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