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AV54 TWD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,812 mi
Last recorded154,812 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 TWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 154,812 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 151,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,888 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside corroded in places

Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,746 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside sills has light corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2023 146,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

nearside and offside sills has light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,233 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,117 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 138,117 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,584 miles

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

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

both rear tires cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2017 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

both rear tires cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear light cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,121 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,745 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,456 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 TWD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWD, 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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AV54 TWD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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