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BN54 RVA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,842 mi
Last recorded115,842 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,842 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,746 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and worn to 3mm in tread

both sides rear dog bone bushes unbonding but not allowing excessive movement

movement in n/s wiper arm pivots

slight corrosion to coil springs

slight fluctuation to front brake readings

slight scoring and heat spots on front brake discs

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,746 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges and worn to 3mm in tread

both sides rear dog bone bushes unbonding but not allowing excessive movement

movement in n/s wiper arm pivots

slight corrosion to coil springs

slight fluctuation to front brake readings

slight scoring and heat spots on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2012 89,019 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,723 miles

offside front fog lamp in/op

Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,721 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front fog lamp in/op

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,295 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,281 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BN54 RVA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BN54 RVA, 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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BN54 RVA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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