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EA54 VBZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,547 miles

Damage to nearside

Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Damage to nearside

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,645 miles

Damage to nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to suspension component's

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,645 miles

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

Damage to nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to suspension component's

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,916 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 118,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,981 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 110,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,090 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,374 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,713 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,823 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear link arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,480 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,784 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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EA54 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA54 VBZ, 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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EA54 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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