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MV54 FZP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,072 mi
Last recorded203,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 203,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 191,579 miles

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

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

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

all the spring are corroded

both rear tyre are out of shape

Fail 5 Aug 2020 191,516 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all the spring are corroded

both rear tyre are out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 164,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 150,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,213 miles

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

head light beam pattern slightly fuzzy and lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,198 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 30 May 2013 80,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,188 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Dec 2010 50,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,858 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,181 miles

brake fuid low

n/s/r damage

o/s mirror cover broken

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 FZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

MV54 FZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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