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FV54 EBO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

172,797 mi
Last recorded172,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 172,797 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 172,793 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 164,409 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 164,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 157,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 157,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 151,465 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust hangers deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 145,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,227 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 139,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 125,926 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 125,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat

both headlights frosted but can just see image.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat

both headlights frosted but can just see image.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,052 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats

headlamp lenses both misty

n/s/f wheel buckled

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats

headlamp lenses both misty

n/s/f wheel buckled

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,930 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges but not affecting efficiency or balance/n/s/f brake pad looks low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,790 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake disc scored & rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,798 miles

both front tyres running less than 20 psi, now corrected

Fail 11 Oct 2007 48,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres running less than 20 psi, now corrected

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 EBO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FV54 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

FV54 EBO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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