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CE54 VHP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre edged inside

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre edged inside

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes heavily deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

creaking noise from nearside front top shocker mounting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 55,250 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,389 miles

front brake pads low †rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Sep 2007 23,102 miles

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

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 VHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VHP, 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 CE54 VHP registered?

CE54 VHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is CE54 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 VHP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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