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EX54 SVO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,180 mi
Last recorded176,180 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 SVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 176,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 172,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 167,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 162,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 162,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 154,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,084 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 140,084 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,030 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,395 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,395 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,450 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SVO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EX54 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX54 SVO?

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What year was EX54 SVO registered?

EX54 SVO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is EX54 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 SVO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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