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NG54 BGF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,432 mi
Last recorded175,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2019 175,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S FRONT SPRING SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT CV BOOT NO LONGER PREVENTS LOSS OF GREASE AND DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front n/s front side light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2018 172,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components, under floor and inner sill areas corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 167,868 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,988 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors and rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

both front lower wings corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2016 161,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors and rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

both front lower wings corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,436 miles

both rear under sills showing signs of corrosion

rear sub-frame /suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 148,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear under sills showing signs of corrosion

rear sub-frame /suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2014 130,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 116,249 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake release button slightly damaged

nearside rear seat back rest requires attention soon

Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake release button slightly damaged

nearside rear seat back rest requires attention soon

Pass 27 Dec 2012 106,716 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 106,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,222 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,302 miles

ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS ,POOR CONDITION ON INSIDE FACES.

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,107 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 68,018 miles

COOLANT TANK FULL OF ENGINE OIL.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 68,018 miles

COOLANT TANK FULL OF ENGINE OIL.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,969 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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NG54 BGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG54 BGF, 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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NG54 BGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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