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FL54 BNU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 BNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,338 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,013 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,405 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 107,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,480 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,653 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 86,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 79,877 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 18 Jun 2007 71,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,029 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNU, 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 FL54 BNU registered?

FL54 BNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is FL54 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 BNU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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