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FP54 VSF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,572 mi
Last recorded184,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 184,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 169,341 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 169,341 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 155,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 141,743 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 141,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,521 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 127,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,762 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,862 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,394 miles

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

nearside front headlamp has slight movement but not considered to be insecure

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel is rotated

Fail 11 Jul 2011 56,392 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp has slight movement but not considered to be insecure

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel is rotated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 28,896 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight damage to offside rear of sill

Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight damage to offside rear of sill

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 VSF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

FP54 VSF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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