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FL54 VPD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,526 mi
Last recorded164,526 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 164,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 162,566 miles

general under body corrosion

weld repair heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Oct 2023 162,561 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 159,354 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 159,327 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 154,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

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

Parking brake just met requirements

Slight blow from exhaust front flexible pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,553 miles

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,609 miles

Front headlights slightly opaque but showing beam image

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

Outer sills have slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,396 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,674 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 99,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,457 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating.

rear shock absorber shields insecure.

surface rust on rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration of both front brake discs.

security of both rear shock-absorber weather shields.

security of child seat.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 83,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration of both front brake discs.

front & rear tyre wear low.

security of both rear shock-absorber weather shields.

security of child seat.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,571 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 VPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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