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AX54 EYU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,582 mi
Last recorded111,582 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 107,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,536 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,243 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 90,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 65,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,960 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,911 miles

washers poor

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washers poor

Fail 1 Dec 2009 32,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,910 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,406 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,583 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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AX54 EYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AX54 EYU, 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 AX54 EYU registered?

AX54 EYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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