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CV54 VDA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,121 miles

Heat shield slightly loose on fuel tank

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 70,114 miles

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

Heat shield slightly loose on fuel tank

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield no fully secure

Fail 8 Mar 2025 64,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield no fully secure

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 60,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,488 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 58,488 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 53,032 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,697 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 51,019 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2019 51,017 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,308 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,449 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 40,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,395 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,501 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,630 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,610 miles

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating!

Pass 6 May 2010 32,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 30,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2008 25,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,544 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 VDA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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