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FL54 FVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

215,665 mi
Last recorded215,665 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 215,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure damaged ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 210,361 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 210,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 202,849 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 202,849 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 192,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 192,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 180,216 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 180,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 166,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 166,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 154,023 miles

2 or more injectors leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 154,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

2 or more injectors leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 137,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 126,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 126,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 111,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 95,210 miles

For future MOT tests, please ensure seat belts are easily accessible.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,210 miles

For future MOT tests, please ensure seat belts are easily accessible.

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

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 FVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FL54 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 FVU registered?

FL54 FVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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