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HN54 BUV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,937 mi
Last recorded162,937 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 162,937 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 162,937 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,356 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,316 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 130,315 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,385 miles

brake pipes have protective coating

fuel flap missing

oil leak

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,376 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,397 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 82,397 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,432 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,428 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,519 miles

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.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,519 miles

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.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 43,768 miles

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,.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,359 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,782 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 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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