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CU54 BYK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 BYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 119,884 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 119,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,604 miles

Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,568 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,724 miles

Bonnet lock faulty

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet lock faulty

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,589 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,589 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 97,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 90,709 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 83,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,333 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,500 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,953 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,813 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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CU54 BYK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CU54 BYK, 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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CU54 BYK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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