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BV54 LNJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,748 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,238 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,726 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to rear nearside seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,489 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,438 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are in poor condition as they are starting to go opaque

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat is fitted to n/s/r outer seat

N/S/F wheel rim is damaged as is tyre but not showing cords.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,076 miles

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

unable to check rear seatbelt baby seat fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,940 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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BV54 LNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV54 LNJ, 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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BV54 LNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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