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FG54 JXB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,103 mi
Last recorded157,103 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 157,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

ancillary belt deteriorated

front suspension lower wishbione rear bushes deteriorated

minor leak from exhaust front flexable joint

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Fail 15 Nov 2018 157,103 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

ancillary belt deteriorated

front suspension lower wishbione rear bushes deteriorated

minor leak from exhaust front flexable joint

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,611 miles

Front both lower suspension arm inner rear bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,224 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Fail 31 Oct 2016 147,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamp images poor

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 140,156 miles

Front Poor beam image both headlamps close to excessive

Offside Front remote brake master cylinder reserivor slightly insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2015 139,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat present unable to fully check seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 128,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,571 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 118,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,171 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but image acceptable

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,653 miles

some wear of n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,554 miles

signs of wear in ns and os rear anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

signs of wear in ns and os rear anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,913 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 68,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,310 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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 JXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG54 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

FG54 JXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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