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BV54 OCE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 OCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,396 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 96,369 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,414 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,157 miles

Rear TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,693 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,558 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,147 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,146 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,247 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,244 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,908 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,925 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear visual inspection of seat belt only

Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,869 miles

front pads low, o/s/f tyre has nail in

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 OCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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