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FY54 TVL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,833 mi
Last recorded118,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 TVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 118,833 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 118,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroding on inner

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,951 miles

Front brake discs scored and starting to corrode on inner

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,951 miles

Front brake discs scored and starting to corrode on inner

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,634 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 103,634 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,016 miles

BOTH W/BLADES S/SMEARING

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,015 miles

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

BOTH W/BLADES S/SMEARING

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,152 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,747 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY54 TVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY54 TVL, 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 FY54 TVL registered?

FY54 TVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is FY54 TVL safe to buy?

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