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CV54 HLG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 HLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,192 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Corrosion to front coil springs

Engine not revving normally

General corrosion to both rear sill ends

General corrosion to rear subframes and components

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and patterns poor

N/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Rear brake pads 50% approx

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2014 121,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Corrosion to front coil springs

Engine not revving normally

General corrosion to both rear sill ends

General corrosion to rear subframes and components

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and patterns poor

N/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Rear brake pads 50% approx

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,560 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Coolant leak rear of engine

General corosion to front subframe

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and patterns poor

Hi smoke emission, needs driving harder!

Slight gearbox oil leak

Some corrosion to both rear inner sills

Some uneven wear and runout to n/s/r wheel and tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak rear of engine

General corosion to front subframe

Headlamp lenses deteriorating and patterns poor

Hi smoke emission, needs driving harder!

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Some corrosion to both rear inner sills

Some uneven wear and runout to n/s/r wheel and tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,004 miles

Curb damage to o/s/f wheel

Front tyres wearing unevenly

General corrosion to subframes and components

High smoke level, needed exstended pre clear

O/s park brake low effort for model

O/s/r wheel rim distorted

Some deterioration to both front suspension inner arm bushes

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,004 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Curb damage to o/s/f wheel

Front tyres wearing unevenly

General corrosion to subframes and components

High smoke level, needed exstended pre clear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s park brake low effort for model

O/s/r wheel rim distorted

Some deterioration to both front suspension inner arm bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,355 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,355 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,628 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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CV54 HLG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV54 HLG, 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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CV54 HLG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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