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LS54 FVE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 FVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 159,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 7 clicks before application felt (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front misting of fluid around caliper

both number plate bulb illumination very dull

engine internal fault causing emissions to be excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 151,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm change needed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm change needed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 144,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,977 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 63,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,471 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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LS54 FVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LS54 FVE, 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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LS54 FVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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