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MV54 HVR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,335 mi
Last recorded164,335 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 164,335 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 164,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 152,890 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,026 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,759 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,072 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,663 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 HVR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV54 HVR, 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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MV54 HVR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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