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FH54 RSV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,043 mi
Last recorded88,043 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 RSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 81,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,089 miles

(battery light on speedo)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 76,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

(battery light on speedo)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 62,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,323 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,393 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 40,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil level low

slight kerb damage n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play + splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,256 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)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s o/s front washers poor performance

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,256 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)

n/s o/s front washers poor performance

Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,515 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,515 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 21,011 miles

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

*** both rear tyres perished ***

*** nearside front tyre perished ***

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,318 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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FH54 RSV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH54 RSV, 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 FH54 RSV registered?

FH54 RSV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is FH54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 RSV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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