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DV54 BFL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,043 mi
Last recorded76,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,043 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 76,043 miles

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension arm console bush deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front suspension arm console bush deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension arm console bush deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front suspension arm console bush deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no ply/cords exposed at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no ply/cords exposed at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,771 miles

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

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

nearside rear shocker cover loose

Fail 26 Aug 2009 30,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewall and tread pattern

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,414 miles

rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewall and tread pattern

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,043 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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DV54 BFL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV54 BFL, 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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DV54 BFL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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