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BV54 LXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,858 mi
Last recorded157,858 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 157,858 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,734 miles

corrosion on rear springs / slight play in n/s/r drop link / rear subframe corroding

front wishbone inner bushes wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge / slight stepping on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

rear shock covers loose / rear heat shield loose / under covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,602 miles

CORROSION ON REAR COIL SPRINGS

HEADLIGHTS / BABY SEAT / ENGINE X UNDER COVERS FITTED

N/S/R SHOCK COVER LOOSE / FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR DROP LINKS

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLIGHTS / HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / O/S/F TYRE LITTLE LOW / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,963 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS SOON NEED REPLACING / SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / O/S/F DISC CORRODING / O/S/R PAD LOW / O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER BAD X ON LIMIT /

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SHOCK COVER LOOSE / CORROSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,953 miles

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

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

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS SOON NEED REPLACING / SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / O/S/F DISC CORRODING / O/S/R PAD LOW / O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER BAD X ON LIMIT /

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SHOCK COVER LOOSE / CORROSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,715 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGE / UNDER TRAYS / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGE / UNDER TRAYS / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,270 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 37,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV54 LXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 LXE registered?

BV54 LXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BV54 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 LXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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