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FV54 DDU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,319 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner rear sill slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,785 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 101,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,197 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,676 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 57,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,843 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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FV54 DDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV54 DDU, 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 FV54 DDU registered?

FV54 DDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 December 2004.

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