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FP54 OSC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 135,009 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Grill missing leaving sharp edge of bonnet exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Reversing light inoperative

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose not in clip

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,902 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 101,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 93,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 84,635 miles

nearside front shock absorber slight misting oil

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge slightly

offside front lower arm rear rubber bush

Fail 18 May 2017 84,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front shock absorber slight misting oil

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge slightly

offside front lower arm rear rubber bush

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,766 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in lot of movement

front and rear brake disc lipped worn

Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush gaiter split also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in lot of movement

front and rear brake disc lipped worn

Pass 5 May 2015 68,174 miles

front inner brake pads also front brake disc worn not weakened

front lower arm rear bushes weakened slightly

offside front tyre slight wearing inner edge

offside rear brake pad close to limit

Fail 1 May 2015 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front inner brake pads also front brake disc worn not weakened

front lower arm rear bushes weakened slightly

offside front tyre slight wearing inner edge

offside rear brake pad close to limit

Pass 14 May 2014 63,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 63,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 59,882 miles

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

damage to o/s/f cill

Fail 9 May 2013 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

damage to o/s/f cill

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,396 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 50,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 33,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre nearing wear indicators

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 OSC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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