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HG54 VVF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 VVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 134,585 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 134,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 115,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Jun 2023 115,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,099 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 108,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,913 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

this vehicle is test early with owner consent.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,405 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side LENS (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side slightly weaken and warned. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,439 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side LENS (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side slightly weaken and warned. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,934 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,814 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,814 miles

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

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

boot opens by its self.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,816 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
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HG54 VVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HG54 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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