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CV54 LWL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,983 mi
Last recorded83,983 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 83,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing NSR reflector missing. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 79,195 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,420 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

exhaust flexi joint worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,420 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

exhaust flexi joint worn

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f has gash in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords or ply

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,763 miles

n/s/f has gash in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords or ply

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,831 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 38,120 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,622 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,964 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007
Fail 26 Jul 2007 22,836 miles

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

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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CV54 LWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CV54 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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