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MV54 AVL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,643 mi
Last recorded179,643 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 AVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 179,643 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 179,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 174,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 169,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 169,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 163,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 163,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 153,762 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 157,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 151,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,480 miles

nearside rear link bar, slight play in ball joint

nearside rear shock absorber weak

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,130 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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MV54 AVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV54 AVL, 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 MV54 AVL registered?

MV54 AVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is MV54 AVL safe to buy?

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