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BT54 VGE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 104,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 98,036 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 98,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,165 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,572 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,744 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 48,398 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,042 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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BT54 VGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT54 VGE, 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 BT54 VGE registered?

BT54 VGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BT54 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VGE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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