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CE04 VUT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,342 mi
Last recorded145,342 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 145,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 145,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 125,661 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 99,323 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 92,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 87,920 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 16 May 2019 81,839 miles

all tyres cracking.

Pass 23 May 2018 75,935 miles

Rear bump stops worn.

Pass 24 May 2017 68,805 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 68,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,932 miles

Offside wiper arm sticking

Pass 5 May 2015 55,823 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,222 miles

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

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

head lamp lens dull,o/s wiper arm sticking,

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,878 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,146 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 36,570 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2009 30,598 miles

nearside rear tyre tread down to 2.5mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 22,387 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2007 14,898 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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CE04 VUT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CE04 VUT, 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 CE04 VUT registered?

CE04 VUT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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