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GY54 BVP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,769 mi
Last recorded108,769 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 108,769 miles

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

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear rear corner panel damage

heavy corrosion to all coil springs

heavy corrosion to rear subframe rear lower arms and suspension upper arms

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2020 108,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear rear corner panel damage

heavy corrosion to all coil springs

heavy corrosion to rear subframe rear lower arms and suspension upper arms

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,090 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to rear offside bumper

front sub-frame corroded

headlight lens poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount noisy

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to rear offside bumper

front sub-frame corroded

headlight lens poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to the o/s rear

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,713 miles

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,138 miles

Fuel flap cover missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,671 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Advise can't see inner brake pads

Advise corrosion to floor pan

Advise offside front brake slightly binding

Advise rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Advise rear tyres feathered

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)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise can't see inner brake pads

Advise corrosion to floor pan

Advise inside of vehicle is un enviormently friendly

Advise nearside rear bump stop broken

Advise offside front brake

Advise offside front brake slightly binding

Advise rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Advise rear tyres feathered

Advise rear wiper blade split

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,683 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,091 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushses deteriorated (poor condition)

rear brake discs worn and corroded (poor condition)

rear number plate deteriorated (poor condition)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushses deteriorated (poor condition)

rear brake discs worn and corroded (poor condition)

rear number plate deteriorated (poor condition)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,961 miles

Advise condition of rear brake disc's

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,961 miles

Advise condition of rear brake disc's

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,969 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system very slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,961 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system very slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,631 miles

front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

front pads wearing.

rear brake discs worn.

rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,618 miles

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

front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

front pads wearing.

rear brake discs worn.

rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,423 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GY54 BVP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GY54 BVP, 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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GY54 BVP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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