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HG54 MFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,806 mi
Last recorded85,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 MFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 85,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,960 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,663 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both sides front and rear discs worn

front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm, perishing on outer side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,958 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,422 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 45,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,502 miles

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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HG54 MFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 HG54 MFU, 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 HG54 MFU registered?

HG54 MFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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