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FA54 MWJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 76,078 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVAL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,608 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 70,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,078 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,016 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,272 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 57,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r and o/s/r childseats fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2011 40,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r and o/s/r childseats fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 36,281 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,461 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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FA54 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA54 MWJ, 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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FA54 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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