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AV54 TFO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,211 mi
Last recorded179,211 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 TFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 179,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2023 179,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 163,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,476 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 160,476 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 158,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (Missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 158,586 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (Missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 153,925 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly fouling on wheel

Offside Front wing panel corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,112 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge going bald

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

Offside Front inner edge going bald

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 31 Jan 2017 134,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,755 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

child seats fitted to rear cannot check seat belts

Fail 1 Feb 2016 126,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

child seats fitted to rear cannot check seat belts

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,598 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,234 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner

Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,294 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TFO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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