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CU54 EPX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,956 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight noise from steering

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

signs of oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,168 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 87,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,996 miles

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2021 85,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,702 miles

intermitant fault with steering

slight surface corrosion to rear susp arms

wear to both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

intermitant fault with steering

slight surface corrosion to rear susp arms

wear to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavy inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front heavy inner edge wear on both front tyres requires attention.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,138 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,862 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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CU54 EPX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 CU54 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU54 EPX registered?

CU54 EPX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is CU54 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 EPX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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