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HN54 BPO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 BPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 156,384 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

radiator leaking

sills in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2017 156,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

radiator leaking

sills in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 143,070 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,430 miles

both headlights in very poor condition

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

smoke high

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlights in very poor condition

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front brake pads appear low

smoke high

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,725 miles

front brake pads low

slight blow on injector

Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

slight blow on injector

Fail 8 Feb 2013 109,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blow on number 2 injector

both front springs heavily corroded

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,493 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blow on number 2 injector

both front springs heavily corroded

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2011 95,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cuts to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,849 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 81,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,977 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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HN54 BPO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN54 BPO, 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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HN54 BPO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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