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BT54 VGV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear droplink corroded

n/s rear handbrake cable corroded & weak in handbrake performance test.

Fail 25 Nov 2017 135,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Both front tyres inner edges worn.

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

n/s rear droplink corroded

n/s rear handbrake cable corroded & weak in handbrake performance test.

to much oil in vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,470 miles

Both front headlamp units worn. poor pattern emited

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut,no ply or cords expossed

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut,no ply or cords expossed

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 127,470 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front headlamp units worn. poor pattern emited

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut,no ply or cords expossed

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut,no ply or cords expossed

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 123,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,333 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,333 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,585 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,889 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 39,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,146 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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BT54 VGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGV, 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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BT54 VGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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