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AV54 MSU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 MSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,494 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,848 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,366 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,672 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,591 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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AV54 MSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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