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CU54 FXR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,661 mi
Last recorded29,661 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 29,661 miles

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded, plastic under trays fitted

front sub frame corroded

headlight lenses misted but pattern ok

Pass 12 Jan 2024 27,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front sub frame and arms corroded,front shocks corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s outer sill damaged

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 12 Jan 2024 27,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front sub frame and arms corroded,front shocks corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s outer sill damaged

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 27,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,902 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 26,902 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,364 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 23,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 23,291 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,531 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,986 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,039 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,217 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 FXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FXR, 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 CU54 FXR registered?

CU54 FXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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