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FP54 VSE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2018 100,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both bloom: plastic covers weathered (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2017 91,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,517 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Top engine oil by 2 liters.

Under carriage trays and covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located Rear both sides. (2.4.C.2)

Front Both sides TYRES NEARLY WORN TO CORDS on inner and outer sections OUTSIDE measured prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Top engine oil by 2 liters.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,398 miles

engine oil overfilled.

o/s outer sill damaged.

smoke from exhaust during emission test.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 70,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil overfilled.

o/s outer sill damaged.

smoke from exhaust during emission test.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,336 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,236 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,100 miles

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

advice nearside tyre side wall scuffed

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 VSE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

FP54 VSE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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