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FP54 BKG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,543 mi
Last recorded172,543 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 172,543 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 163,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light (MIL) illuminated on dash indicating a fault present.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 151,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 131,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2017 126,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,475 miles

Advise both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Advise headlights slightly dim

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 98,937 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 95,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake pipes greased

exhaust heat shield insecure

general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,204 miles

air bag light on dashboard

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 85,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dashboard

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,032 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil on min

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,638 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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FP54 BKG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP54 BKG, 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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FP54 BKG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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