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FP54 VRN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,606 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,308 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,881 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top sleeve adrift.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top sleeve adrift.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,710 miles

no engine oil before any work carried out

o s r tyre worn low and carcking

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 14 Oct 2015 71,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

no engine oil before any work carried out

o s r tyre worn low and carcking

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,430 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,294 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,435 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to the legal limit/on shoulders

advise n/s/f seatbelt twisted

Fail 21 Oct 2008 26,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres worn close to the legal limit/on shoulders

advise n/s/f seatbelt twisted

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,411 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FP54 VRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP54 VRN, 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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What year was FP54 VRN registered?

FP54 VRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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