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EX54 FCU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,272 mi
Last recorded172,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 FCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,272 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 172,272 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 167,460 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 164,174 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 159,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 153,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 153,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 142,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps fading

protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2014 142,806 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps fading

protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 128,009 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

headlight patterns getting poor

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,336 miles

Both front headlights had poor beam patterns

Both front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,878 miles

all discs slightly rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,016 miles

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

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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EX54 FCU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX54 FCU, 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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EX54 FCU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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