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2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,152 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS FROSTED

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGES - 205 55 16 94W

STEERING / SUSPENSION / EXHAUST / BRAKE COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 26 Oct 2016 134,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine AVERAGE 5.30 1/M (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH N/S AND O/S NO PATTERN - POSS BULBS BUT H/LAMP LENSES FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S/R - POSS CALIPER FAULT (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS FROSTED

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGES - 205 55 16 94W

STEERING / SUSPENSION / EXHAUST / BRAKE COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

knock on rear suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

knock on rear suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,852 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

server deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pads wearing low

head lights dull

rear tyres wearing low and cracking

some wear in front wishbone bushers and anti rollbar links

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,611 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outter edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,611 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outter edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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EU54 UBD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EU54 UBD, 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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EU54 UBD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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