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BV54 LXM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,838 mi
Last recorded97,838 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,838 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,838 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,033 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,076 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,893 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,390 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 LXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV54 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

Is BV54 LXM safe to buy?

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