CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV54 HGJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 113,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,232 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,790 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,724 miles

Exhaust compulsary heat shield is loose on one fixing point

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,541 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,734 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,734 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,385 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lens` tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,662 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,275 miles

offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.

offside inner cv.gaitor leaking.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,456 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear bumper bracket bent and insecure to bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2009 34,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,647 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,064 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV54 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV54 HGJ, 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

How do I check the history of CV54 HGJ?

You can check the full history of CV54 HGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV54 HGJ registered?

CV54 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is CV54 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 HGJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV54 HGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV54 HGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.