MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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