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FE54 VWN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,742 mi
Last recorded173,742 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,742 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 165,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 165,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 157,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge perished and starting to crack

Rear heat shields insecure/loose

Fail 29 May 2018 157,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge perished and starting to crack

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure/loose

Pass 19 May 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,899 miles

rear exhaust mount is missing (corroded).the system is still supported adequately.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,030 miles

nearside front tyre featherd

nearside rear inner rim buckled

offside front tyre featherd

offside rear tyre featherd

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,263 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs poor condition

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,200 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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FE54 VWN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FE54 VWN, 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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FE54 VWN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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