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CE54 VBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,474 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish through tread.

Slight wetness to steering rack.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 103,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre starting to perish through tread.

Slight wetness to steering rack.

Pass 10 May 2018 100,451 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 10 May 2018 100,451 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 96,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,849 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low monitor wear

total EPB failure message on dash intermittently requires investigation

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,342 miles

both front tyres 3.0 mm/n/s/f devoid of tread at outer edge/o/s/f worn outer edge

both rear tyres 3.0 mm/lower inner edges/uneven feathered treadwear....

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,106 miles

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)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,560 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,560 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,838 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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CE54 VBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE54 VBV, 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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CE54 VBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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