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DY54 BVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 BVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 146,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2019 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2018 142,306 miles

Offside Outer corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops are worn allowing dust covers to drop

child seat is fitted to the n s r so seatbelt has not been checked

exterior boot release switch is inop

front number plate is cracked

n s f lower arm rear bush is split

o s f lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops are worn allowing dust covers to drop

child seat is fitted to the n s r so seatbelt has not been checked

exterior boot release switch is inop

front number plate is cracked

n s f lower arm rear bush is split

o s f lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 11 Oct 2013 112,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 112,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

condition of front brake discs on inside

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust hitting rear sub frame

front discs heavily corroded inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhuast hanger rubbing on body exhast hanger

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,369 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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DY54 BVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY54 BVG, 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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DY54 BVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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