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EU54 VBY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 116,971 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,989 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 110,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,579 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,176 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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EU54 VBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EU54 VBY, 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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What year was EU54 VBY registered?

EU54 VBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is EU54 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 VBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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