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FX54 MVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,926 mi
Last recorded177,926 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 177,926 miles

both headlamps deteriorated but good beam pattern

engine damp of oil

o/s/r wheel slightly grabbing

play both front suspension bottom ball joints

play o/s steering track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2017 170,555 miles

Both rear sills damaged

Exhaust rear bracket broken

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 170,464 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear sills damaged

Exhaust rear bracket broken

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 162,468 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp of grease

play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2015 152,305 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 7 Oct 2013 128,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,482 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 33,183 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
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FX54 MVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX54 MVG, 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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FX54 MVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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