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BV54 OBX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 OBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,214 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 97,214 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,101 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,101 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,945 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,682 miles

blowing noise from engine possibly injector?

Fail 8 Sep 2012 63,547 miles

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

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

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

blowing noise from engine possibly injector?

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,959 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,901 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,901 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,617 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge. nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on inner edge. nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,197 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 OBX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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