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MV54 UWG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,536 mi
Last recorded129,536 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 UWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,891 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both , inside pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 119,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both , inside pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,746 miles

Both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces!

Both rear number plate bulbs dim! advise clean both lenses.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear exhaust support pin detached.

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,746 miles

Both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces!

Both rear number plate bulbs dim! advise clean both lenses.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust support pin detached.

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,144 miles

headlight beam image weak

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear brakes very poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight beam image weak

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear brakes very poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,459 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,005 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)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,314 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small scratch on outside of front windscreen o/s

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner side

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV54 UWG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UWG, 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 UWG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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