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CE54 CZO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,778 mi
Last recorded163,778 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 CZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 163,778 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,683 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts damaged on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 155,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts damaged on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 149,489 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and rear arms flakey from corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have light standing corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,486 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorectly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and rear arms flakey from corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have light standing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 144,298 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just meets minimum requirments

Pass 19 Aug 2021 134,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 126,454 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,596 miles

Front, rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre. Worn uneven

Rear shocks leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2019 117,596 miles

Front, rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre. Worn uneven

Rear shocks leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,044 miles

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,208 miles

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,720 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded slightly

Front wish bone bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,857 miles

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,912 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,709 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,975 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,261 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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CE54 CZO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE54 CZO, 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 CE54 CZO registered?

CE54 CZO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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