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FL54 BPZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 BPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 92,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 92,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,647 miles

nearisde headlamp starting to deteriorate but not seriously effecting the beam pattern/output

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,647 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearisde headlamp starting to deteriorate but not seriously effecting the beam pattern/output

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,229 miles

unable to fully inspect battery due to cover fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect battery due to cover fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 72,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper very slightly damp

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trace of oil around engine

trace of oil around gearbox

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper very slightly damp

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trace of oil around engine

trace of oil around gearbox

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2015 66,788 miles

both headlamps deteriorated but not seriously effecting beam image

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,047 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on edges

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on edges

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Apr 2012 48,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 48,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,751 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,751 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 20 Mar 2008 23,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,451 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FL54 BPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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