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EF54 VSD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and coming away

Fail 16 Dec 2025 71,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.77, mean reading 3.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and coming away

Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 69,446 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,630 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 68,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link bar snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 67,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,621 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,615 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,158 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear springs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,455 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 29 Nov 2011 48,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,560 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)

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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EF54 VSD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 EF54 VSD, 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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EF54 VSD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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