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HG54 VUA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,636 mi
Last recorded179,636 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 VUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,636 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 171,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 171,597 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 159,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 159,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 145,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 117,023 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 117,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,946 miles

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

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

front tyre treads worn low .. no tread on inside of tyres

movement in front lower wishbone bushes .. bushes splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,943 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyre treads worn low .. no tread on inside of tyres

movement in front lower wishbone bushes .. bushes splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,000 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split (aero Type)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,965 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear damper dust covers adrift

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,964 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear damper dust covers adrift

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,238 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,386 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear shockabsorber cover insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,067 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,433 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 62,433 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,242 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,238 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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HG54 VUA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG54 VUA, 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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HG54 VUA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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