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AV54 MXG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,238 mi
Last recorded55,238 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 MXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,582 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 54,574 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,055 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,728 miles

Nearside and offside rear,shock absorbers upper covers deteriorated

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

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,325 miles

Nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear,shock absorber upper covers deteriorated.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,475 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,840 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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AV54 MXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV54 MXG, 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 AV54 MXG registered?

AV54 MXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AV54 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 MXG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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