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CP54 JEJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 136,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,060 miles

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/r sill corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/r sill corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 124,574 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,409 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones - Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 111,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones - Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,450 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front o/s tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 52,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,185 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 JEJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CP54 JEJ, 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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CP54 JEJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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