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CV54 LXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,643 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 110,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,804 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,090 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,691 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,497 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rough filler on nearside rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,077 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 4 Sep 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,325 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,314 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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CV54 LXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LXU, 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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CV54 LXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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