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FL54 BAV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements at 16%

Rear shock absorber covers loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back of engine and all area covered in oil and dirt

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 143,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and components corroded

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

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

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements at 16%

Rear shock absorber covers loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back of engine and all area covered in oil and dirt

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,479 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 125,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,789 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,789 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,694 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,691 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,637 miles

damage to windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,637 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,472 miles

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

offside rear shockabsorber outer top casing insecure/adrift

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 43,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,532 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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FL54 BAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FL54 BAV, 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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FL54 BAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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