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MA54 RVT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 RVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,653 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 110,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,373 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2015 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,188 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clicking noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside and nearside headlamps are fading

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers protective covers are insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2014 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clicking noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside and nearside headlamps are fading

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers protective covers are insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside outer sill is damaged

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,202 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside outer sill is damaged

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,735 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill is damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 73,623 miles

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover is insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2011 73,623 miles

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

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,167 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded+worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,494 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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MA54 RVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA54 RVT, 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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MA54 RVT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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