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LG54 BDZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,866 mi
Last recorded158,866 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 158,866 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 158,866 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 155,707 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 155,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 153,340 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 135,125 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,960 miles

Headlamps aged

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger failed due to corrosion but system secure

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,361 miles

Both headlamps aged and images poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hanger adrift but system secure

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger adrift but system secure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Devoid of tread inner edge

Rear Rear exhaust hanger adrift but system secure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,796 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres low inner edges

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Tyres showing age and perishment

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,985 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres devoid of tread inner edges

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

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,972 miles

Rear tyres have low inner edge tread depths

Tyres have stepped tread design

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,953 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres low inner and outer edges (Stepped Tread Design)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,543 miles

front brake pads wearing very low discs ridged and worn recommend soon

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,100 miles

Child seats fitted offside and nearside rear.

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,618 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Various covers and undertrays fitted.

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LG54 BDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LG54 BDZ, 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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LG54 BDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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