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MK54 FNC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 FNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber has limited damping effect

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber has limited damping effect

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,575 miles

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

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

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

struggled emission test

Fail 10 Sep 2019 110,575 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

struggled emission test

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,005 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 80,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,255 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyre inner edges out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,119 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,653 miles

offside/nearside front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,374 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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MK54 FNC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK54 FNC, 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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What year was MK54 FNC registered?

MK54 FNC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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