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CP54 DXJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,595 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 79,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,705 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 75,663 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 60,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,453 miles

Front Lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 32,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,119 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r shock absober cover insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 25,464 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r shock absober cover insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,472 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,773 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 12,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres getting low

n/s drive shaft leaks grease inner gaiter

o/s/f tyre cracking/splitting on side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,757 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s drive shaft leaks grease inner gaiter

o/s/f tyre cracking/splitting on side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 9,296 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 974 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,398 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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CP54 DXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CP54 DXJ, 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 CP54 DXJ registered?

CP54 DXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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