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FJ54 BBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 181,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 170,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 166,042 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 15 Dec 2017 166,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,485 miles

Front wipers just about clearing recommend replacing soon

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen inner edge (205/55r16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner and outer sills corroded, rear subframe and bushes corroded and worn

slight bind rear brakes

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 158,482 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe union leaking onto no.4 injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front wipers just about clearing recommend replacing soon

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen inner edge (205/55r16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner and outer sills corroded, rear subframe and bushes corroded and worn

slight bind rear brakes

undertrays fitted but hanging off

Pass 11 Sep 2015 148,243 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 148,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,549 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 135,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,796 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 121,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,551 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,125 miles

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,925 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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FJ54 BBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ54 BBV, 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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FJ54 BBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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