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CV54 XLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,201 mi
Last recorded154,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,201 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

tear to tyre wall n/s/f and o/s/r not exposing cords

Fail 7 Mar 2018 137,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

tear to tyre wall n/s/f and o/s/r not exposing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced two front (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded two rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,616 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

child seat fitted o/s rear

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,523 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

child seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front pads anddiscs poor condtion

advise nsr arch damaged

advise rear beam corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front pads anddiscs poor condtion

advise nsr arch damaged

advise rear beam corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on

damage to n/s rear of vehicle

poor pattern on headlamps

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,036 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on

damage to n/s rear of vehicle

poor pattern on headlamps

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,055 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,756 miles

sligh noise from off side front wheel bearing

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 XLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CV54 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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