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LT54 BYO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 BYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses slightly misted up

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number two cylinder diesel injector, compression leaking from combustion chamber past injector and bubbling up oil not in large quantities'

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 55,422 miles

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

unable to test nearside seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,422 miles

unable to test nearside seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,142 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 4,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,337 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LT54 BYO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT54 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT54 BYO?

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What year was LT54 BYO registered?

LT54 BYO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is LT54 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 BYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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