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BV54 LYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,155 miles

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

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)

Oil leak engine ()

slight drag nsf brake

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,525 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,922 miles

both front headlight aims slightly cloudy due to lenses

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel flap cover broken not insecure once closed

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both head lamp glasses faided

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both head lamp glasses faided

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,367 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,809 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel flap broken held together with blue tack ?

wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,070 miles

both number plates are deteriorating

both wiper blades are worn

Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,070 miles

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

both number plates are deteriorating

both wiper blades are worn

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,983 miles

petrol flap is damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,741 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,108 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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BV54 LYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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