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LC54 BFO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,586 mi
Last recorded122,586 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 BFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 116,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on inneer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,097 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 82,097 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,690 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,283 miles

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

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

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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LC54 BFO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC54 BFO, 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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LC54 BFO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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