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HV54 WPJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 71,974 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,959 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,452 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,268 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre below limit on edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,215 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre below limit on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,862 miles

dull headlights and weak patterns

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pasds getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,629 miles

wipers smearing screen/weak headlights and patterns

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing screen/weak headlights and patterns

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,690 miles

weak headlight patterns/front brake pads getting low/front tyres worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,666 miles

Headlamp lenses and patterns very poor

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly

O/s/f tyre worn to limits and bald inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,091 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,695 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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HV54 WPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV54 WPJ, 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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HV54 WPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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