MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sill/lower wing corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sill/lower wing corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All under body and components corroded.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel flap missing
Offside Front Wing panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All under body and components corroded.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel flap missing
Offside Front Wing panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes have protective coating
fuel flap missing
oil leak
slight play in nsf bottom ball joint
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os (4.1.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr (5.3.2 (b))
brake pipes have protective coating
fuel flap missing
oil leak
slight play in nsf bottom ball joint
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R brake pads getting low but not N/S/R, also rear brake imbalance is 26%. Have this checked.
Rear of centre exhaust mounting bracket is rusting through almost to fracturing.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel outer rim.
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R brake pads getting low but not N/S/R, also rear brake imbalance is 26%. Have this checked.
Rear of centre exhaust mounting bracket is rusting through almost to fracturing.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel outer rim.
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres low on tread on their inner edges,.
front brake pads wearing low.
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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HN54 BUV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BUV, 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 BUV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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