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FG54 HZL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 HZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated x2

heat shield insecure but not likely 4 fall off

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,213 miles

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

poor beam image from both headlamps

Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

poor beam image from offside headlamp

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,026 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc s worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,026 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake disc s worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,618 miles

advise wheel alignment

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wheel alignment

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limit bold on inner edge

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2009 46,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2008 41,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,929 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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FG54 HZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG54 HZL, 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 FG54 HZL registered?

FG54 HZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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