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FL54 VNJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,142 mi
Last recorded105,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,142 miles

Close to failing emissions test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mount moved from swept area of windscreen,items moved from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Close to failing emissions test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mount moved from swept area of windscreen,items moved from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,371 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps lens worn

eml lamp on

Fail 3 Jun 2017 91,371 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps lens worn

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

eml lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 77,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,438 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,680 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,645 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,019 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 VNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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